Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favourite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That’s the power of data in motion in action—giving organisations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business. At Confluent, we’re building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organisation. With Confluent, organisations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.

We’re looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energised to roll up their sleeves and help realise Confluent’s enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow—whether you’re just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.

About the Role:

The Technical Program Manager for Platform Releases is responsible for overseeing the planning, scheduling, and execution of Platform releases for the company's platform. This role involves coordination across multiple teams, ensuring that all aspects of the release are aligned with the release scoping, and managing release schedule risks and dependencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, project management, and a proven track record of leading successful Product Platform releases.

What You Will Do:

• Release Planning and Coordination : Develop and maintain a release calendar in collaboration with product management and all engineering teams. Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on the release schedule, features, and priorities.

• Cross-Functional Leadership : Lead cross-functional teams comprising developers, release engineers, documentation, Product Marketing, Go-to-market team and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely delivery of releases. Act as a point of coordination between different teams and departments.

• Risk Management : Identify potential risks and dependencies early in the release cycle. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure that releases are not impacted.

• Process Improvement : Continuously assess and improve the release management process to increase efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance quality.

• Stakeholder Communication : Keep all stakeholders informed about the progress, risks, and changes in the release schedule. Prepare and present regular status reports via emails and channels to all stakeholders.

• Quality Excellence: Work closely with the release teams to ensure that releases meet quality standards. Oversee the development, triaging and execution of test plans.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 6+ years of experience in software development, project management, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing successful platform releases.

• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

• Excellent cross functional leadership and team management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple releases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Gives You an Edge:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner).

• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.

• Technical expertise in the platform being released.

• Experience in reliability engineering.

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility in working hours may be necessary to accommodate meetings with teams in different time zones.

• This job description outlines the key responsibilities and required skills for a Technical Program Manager in charge of platform releases. The role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to ensure that platform releases are executed flawlessly.

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