Technical Program Manager - Release Management

DataHub is an AI & Data Context Platform adopted by over 3,000 enterprises, including Apple, CVS Health, Netflix, and Visa. Innovated jointly with a thriving open-source community of 13,000+ members, DataHub's metadata graph provides in-depth context of AI and data assets with best-in-class scalability and extensibility. The company's enterprise SaaS offering, DataHub Cloud, delivers a fully managed solution with AI-powered discovery, observability, and governance capabilities. Organizations rely on DataHub solutions to accelerate time-to-value from their data investments, ensure AI system reliability, and implement unified governance, enabling AI & data to work together and bring order to data chaos. What you’ll do: Manage end-to-end release cadences for both DataHub Core (OSS) and our Managed Cloud Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, product, QA, DevOps, documentation, and customer success Define Quality Gates: Establish the "Go/No-Go" criteria that ensure every release is rock-solid Build Automation: Design the dashboards and runbooks that turn manual release chaos into a streamlined machine Risk Mitigation: Identify breaking changes and dependency conflicts before they hit production Serve as the central point of contact for all release-related questions and updates Facilitate release retrospectives and drive continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in technical program management or release management roles Proven track record of managing complex software releases in fast-paced startup environments Deep understanding of software development lifecycles, CI/CD practices, and DevOps principles Experience with both open-source and enterprise software release models is a strong plus Strong technical background with ability to understand architecture, dependencies, and technical trade-offs Excellent project management skills with proficiency in tools like Jira, Linear, or similar Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences Experience working with cross timezone & cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications Experience with data platforms, metadata management, or data catalog platforms is a strong plus Background in managing releases for platforms with complex architectures Experience with GitHub workflows, release automation, and version management Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native deployment models Previous involvement in open-source communities and understanding of OSS governance Knowledge of SaaS operations, single tenant & multi-tenant architectures, and staged rollout strategies Familiarity with observability tools, incident management, and on-call processes Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint planning Benefits and Perks We invest in people so they can do their best work and enjoy doing it. Our benefits reflect the way we build: practical, thoughtful, and designed to support long-term growth. Competitive compensation We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the impact you make. You bring value—we make sure you're recognized for it. Equity for everyone Every team member receives an ownership stake in the company. When we grow, you grow with us. Remote Work All roles are remote unless otherwise specified in the job description. Review the job description to confirm if the role you are interested in is remote or hybrid. Location flexibility Home office, coworking space, or something in between? We support your ideal setup. You’ll receive a monthly coworking stipend to use whenever you need a change of pace or in-person collaboration time. Comprehensive health coverage Your well-being matters. We cover 99% of medical, dental, and vision premiums employees, and 65% for dependents. Flexible savings accounts We offer FSAs to help cover planned or unexpected healthcare costs. You can also opt into a Dependent Care FSA to support family needs. Support for ever