Technical Program Manager (Release Management)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Release Management): Managing end-to-end release cadences for hirify.global Core and Managed Cloud with an accent on cross-functional coordination and quality gate definition. Focus on building automation, mitigating release risks, and streamlining deployment processes in a fast-paced startup environment.

Location: Must be based in the US

Company

hirify.global is an AI & Data Context Platform providing metadata graph solutions for enterprise data assets, backed by top-tier investors.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end release cadences for both OSS and Managed Cloud offerings.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and customer success.
• Define and enforce Go/No-Go quality gates for every release.
• Design dashboards and runbooks to automate release workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Identify and mitigate dependency conflicts and breaking changes before production.
• Facilitate release retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical program or release management.
• Must be based in the US.
• Proven track record of managing complex software releases in startup environments.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, CI/CD practices, and DevOps principles.
• Strong technical background with ability to understand architecture and technical trade-offs.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Jira or Linear.

Nice to have

• Experience with data platforms, metadata management, or data catalogs.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native deployment models.
• Involvement in open-source communities and OSS governance.
• Knowledge of SaaS operations and staged rollout strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity for every team member.
• Comprehensive health coverage (99% premium coverage for employees).
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave policy.
• Monthly coworking stipend for flexible work setups.
• Inclusive fertility and family-forming support through Carrot Fertility.
• Flexible savings accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA.