Technical Program Manager – Release Management

Acryl Data

Technical Program Manager overseeing release cadences for DataHub, collaborating across engineering and product teams. Ensuring quality and mitigation of risks in software releases.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoKubernetes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Equity for everyone
Remote Work
Location flexibility
Comprehensive health coverage
Flexible savings accounts
Support for every path to parenthood
Time off that works for you

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Hard Skills & Tools

Software Development LifecycleRelease AutomationVersion ManagementKubernetesDockerData PlatformsMetadata ManagementAgile/Scrum MethodologiesGitHub WorkflowsQuality Gates

Soft Skills

Outstanding CommunicationProject Management SkillsContinuous Improvement Initiatives