Staff Technical Program Manager - Platform

Business Area:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description: 
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

We’re hiring a Staff Technical Program Manager to partner closely with senior engineering leadership in driving a large-scale platform transformation.

This role sits at the center of a centralized Platform organization responsible for the systems that power all product development, including infrastructure, reliability, developer experience, and release architecture. As we scale our platform ecosystem, we need strong program leadership to bring structure, clarity, and execution discipline across a highly complex environment.

You will operate as a force multiplier for engineering leadership, translating strategy into execution, driving alignment across teams, and ensuring critical platform initiatives are delivered with rigor and transparency. This is a hands-on, deeply technical TPM role focused on building and scaling the foundation that all products depend on.

As a Staff Technical Program Manager you will:
Lead execution of large-scale, cross-functional platform initiatives spanning infrastructure, developer tooling, and release systems

Partner directly with engineering leadership to translate platform strategy into actionable plans, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes

Drive clarity across complex, overlapping efforts by defining scope, sequencing, and dependencies

Go deep on technical trade-offs when needed to unblock teams and accelerate decision-making

Establish and scale execution frameworks that improve velocity, predictability, and quality across platform teams

Identify gaps in systems, processes, or resourcing, and build the case for investment and prioritization

Provide clear, concise updates to leadership, including progress, risks, and critical path dependencies

We are excited if you have (Required Experience):
Bsc/Msc in related field or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or a similar role operating in highly technical environments

Strong technical background with hands-on experience in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering

Proven ability to lead complex, multi-team initiatives that involve significant system-level dependencies and trade-offs

Comfortable engaging in technical discussions with senior engineers and influencing architectural and execution decisions

Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including modern DevOps and release practices

Experience operating in large, distributed engineering organizations

Strong communication skills, with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous or evolving problem spaces

You may also have:
Experience with Kubernetes or container-based platforms

Familiarity with modern data systems or large-scale platform architectures

Experience supporting platform or infrastructure organizations (SRE, DevEx, release engineering)

Track record of improving engineering velocity, reducing complexity, or scaling execution across teams

Why This Role Matters:

At Cloudera, the platform is not merely a set of supporting services; it is a strategic advantage. As the Staff Technical Program Manager, you will provide the connective tissue between vision and execution, ensuring our platform is measurable, secure, and ready to scale the next generation of hybrid data and AI solutions.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or relocation.

What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy 

Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

Flexible WFH Policy 

Mental & Physical Wellness programs 

Phone and Internet Reimbursement program 

Access to Continued Career Development 

Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages 

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Resource Groups

EEO/VEVRAA

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