This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Fivetran is looking for a Senior Staff Program Manager for our Central Engineering Operations team. The mission is to maintain and accelerate the highest level of execution excellence of Fivetran engineering and R&D, focusing on increasing engineering and R&D efficiency and effectiveness in delivering our strategic objectives by streamlining engineering processes and leading major initiatives such as process and efficiency improvement projects and programs.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the operations and strategy execution work seamlessly and effectively as well as streamline engineering processes so they are simple, value-oriented and scalable
Oversee the operations of several software engineering global groups with a particular focus on increasing the efficiency, stability and effectiveness in the delivery of their strategic objectives
Act as a strategic partner for the global group leaders in regards to long-term vision, planning (quarterly and annual), and execution as well in establishing and tracking engineering OKRs and KPIs
Lead and manage enterprise-wide process enhancements aiming to set up or improve engineering and cross-departmental processes and be responsible for the transition into operational state
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team of operations managers to manage engineering initiatives, solve problems, optimize and automate routine operations to increase value added time of the team and of engineering
Work closely with senior engineers and leadership teams to ensure strict adherence to operational processes
Provide leadership, strategic direction and also directly contribute to the improvement and support of our internal knowledge management process and information structure
Manage company-wide initiatives
Drive operational excellence across R&D: spearhead and champion global operational strategies, focusing on optimizing engineering processes to be more efficient, scalable, and aligned with the company’s long-term vision
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in technical/operations management in the technology/software development industry
Technical expertise to automate operational workflows, define automation requirements, and perform data analysis using query languages and AI
Ability to work directly with senior leadership on strategic programs, including leading company-wide or R&D initiatives from start to finish
Proven experience in optimizing operations on a global scale, creating actionable plans, and managing execution to enhance operational effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability across multiple engineering teams and departments
Ability to facilitate discussions with engineering subject matter experts around areas like System Design, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Management (including cost management), Quality etc. in the context of engineering operations
Comfortable at navigating ambiguity, working independently, and problem-solving within fast-paced and constantly changing environments
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with technical and non-technical groups at all levels
A data-driven and action-oriented mindset with excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, project/program management, organizational, and leadership skills
Nice to have:
Experience driving projects end-to-end, and shipping complex, large-scale software projects with global teams utilizing different SDLCs
Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and analytics platforms like Looker or Sigma
Experience working at cloud platforms and SaaS companies in the past
Familiarity with the following technologies: Cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), ETL or ELT, modern data stack
What we offer:
100% employer-paid medical insurance
Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources