Technical Program Manager - Release Management at Acryl Data in East Coast Remote; US Remote

Job description

• DataHub is at a rare inflection point: we’ve achieved product-market fit, earned the trust of leading enterprises, and secured backing from top-tier investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and 8VC. The context platform market is expected to grow from $1B to $9B in the next five years—and we’re leading the way.
• Tackle high-impact challenges at the heart of enterprise AI infrastructure
• Ship production systems that power real-world use cases at global scale
• Collaborate with a high-caliber team of builders who’ve scaled some of the most influential data tools in the world
• Build the next generation of AI-native data systems, including conversational agents, intelligent classification, automated governance, and more
• If you're passionate about technology, enjoy working with customers, and want to be part of a fast-growing company changing the industry, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Skills

Required

• Technical program management
• Release management
• Software development lifecycles
• CI/CD practices
• DevOps principles
• Communication skills
• Cross-functional team coordination

Preferred

• Open-source governance

Benefits

• 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 every path to parenthood
• Through Carrot Fertility, we provide inclusive fertility benefits and family-forming support. All U.S. employees have access, regardless of age, gender identity, or family structure.
• Time off that works for you
• We trust you to take the time you need. Our unlimited PTO and sick leave policy is designed for flexibility, rest, and real life.