Staff Program Manager, Fivetran

• We're looking for someone who cares deeply about their work and is passionate about helping our Engineering organization reach its goals and operate at its best
• We’re looking for a Staff Program Manager who thrives at the intersection of strategic execution and operational excellence
• This role is designed for someone who can be dropped into high-impact initiatives—often ambiguous, fast-changing, and business-critical—and execute with urgency, care, and precision
• Brings care and attention to every task, ensuring complete, high-quality deliverables that meet deadlines without requiring rework
• Thrives in dynamic environments, able to adapt priorities quickly, navigate ambiguity, and execute autonomously with urgency and focus
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional, and confidential programs from inception to delivery, including high-stakes strategic initiatives
• Strong technical fluency to engage effectively with engineering leaders on system design, data architecture, infrastructure, and quality, translating complexity into actionable plans
• Experienced partner to executive leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and skilled at influencing and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Data-driven, action-oriented, with exceptional planning, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities
• Brings deep program management and operational expertise within software development, enterprise, and SaaS/cloud-based technology environments

Desirable

• We’re looking for a Staff Program Manager to join our Engineering Strategy and Operations team
• The mission of this role is to drive and accelerate execution excellence across Fivetran Engineering in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly evolving environment
• You’ll dive into strategic initiatives, take on short-term, high-impact projects, and lean into cross-functional collaboration that’s not only critical to our success but also engaging and fun
• Our Engineering team thrives on tackling complex challenges, adapting to shifting priorities, and scaling quickly to support our customers
• Reporting to the VP of Engineering Strategy and Operations, this role partners closely with cross-functional teams and Engineering leadership to ensure high-impact initiatives are executed with precision, urgency, and care
• You’ll partner directly with executive leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and operator who can take ownership of complex challenges, establish clarity, and deliver results without rework
• With a strong background in engineering program management and operations, coupled with technical fluency to engage meaningfully with engineering leaders, you’ll translate complexity into actionable plans and outcomes
• Whether driving cross-functional programs, leading strategic initiatives such as acquisitions or integrations, or structuring uncharted problem spaces, you’ll act as a force multiplier for leadership and the broader organization
• Lead Critical Strategic Programs: You'll act as the execution lead for confidential, high-visibility initiatives such as growth strategy programs, cross-functional programs, workforce planning, and other high-impact programs
• Thrives in dynamic environments: Embraces that priorities can change quickly to address new challenges and opportunities
• Brings flexibility and resilience, maintaining focus and delivering results amid shifting demands
• Comfortable with disruption and reprioritization, this person adapts with confidence while ensuring progress and quality are never compromised
• Trusted Leadership Partner: Work directly with senior leadership as a strategic partner, advising and executing on long-term vision, quarterly and annual planning, and enterprise-level programs
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders in engineering, product, finance, strategy, and HR to ensure seamless program execution
• Execution at Scale: Provide support and leadership to cross-functional program teams, solving problems, optimizing workflows, and automating processes to maximize value-added time
• Confidential & Sensitive Program Oversight: Manage programs requiring the highest level of discretion and trust, with direct reporting to executive leadership
• Communication & Alignment: Prepare, plan, and deliver engineering updates, leadership reviews, and company-wide initiatives, ensuring clear communication and organizational alignment