Technical Program Manager

We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager.  As a Technical Program Manager at Voltron Data, you will work alongside the Directors of Engineering, their engineering managers and product managers to establish and execute various Technical Programs.  You will help drive company strategy, align teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver on multiple complex projects.  Do you have experience working through all the phases of a Technical Programs lifecycle?  Come lead cross-functional technical teams from concept to execution and work at the cross-section between technical execution and business strategy.  Join us, and transform the way in which the world views data analytics!

Why work at Voltron Data?

• We are Going for Impact: We are a Series A, venture-backed startup assembling a global team to design next-generation data systems, creating a new foundation for data processing built on composable open standards, with Theseus, our GPU query engine for petabyte-scale ETL, harnessing the speed and efficiency of modern hardware.

• We are Committed to Bridging Open Source Communities: We are a collection of open source maintainers who have been driving open source ecosystems over the last 15 years, particularly in the C++, Python, and R programming ecosystems. 

• We are Building a Diverse, Inclusive Company: We are creating a representative, equitable, and respectful workplace that prioritizes employee growth. Everyone at Voltron Data is bought into the company’s success; all voices are critical to shaping the organization’s future.

Required work experience:

• Strong aptitude and understanding of the technical aspects and capabilities of data analytics technologies (software, hardware, and cloud)

• 7+ years of Technical Program Management experience directing various Technical Programs

• Proven track record of coordinating several interrelated technical projects across many teams within a organization

• Proficient in communicating complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical members of teams

• Experience influencing product and engineering roadmaps by developing relationships with product teams 

• 3+ years experience working with and directing geographically dispersed, diverse, and virtual teams.

• Experience in developing and deploying programs that would actually result in success and create measurable impact

Desired personal characteristics:

• Enthusiasm for high-level planning and strategic thinking

• Ability to focus on long-term, big picture initiatives that will meet the organization's business goals

• Foresight to measure, and mitigate the many risks that come with any particular approach

• Critical thinker that is able to evaluate and measure program impact that can help in prioritization and alignments toward the company goals

• High standards in their own work and in their peers

• Always curious and constantly learning

• Leads with humility

• Motivated self-starter that works well with others in a dynamic, ambiguous environment

• Sees diversity as a strategic advantage

• Values profound transparency

• Communicates concisely, openly and often

US Compensation -  The salary range for this role is between $145,000.00 to 190,000.00. We have a global market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the exact base pay will vary based on factors such as actual work location, skills and experience of the candidate. This position is also eligible for additional incentives such as equity awards.

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