Director of Cloud Ops Engineering, SingleStore

• The ideal candidate is a strategic leader and builder who thrives on aligning vision with execution
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management, with at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles (Director or equivalent)
• Proven track record of leading release management and developer experience programs in high-growth, cloud-native, or SaaS organizations
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and engineering productivity tooling (CI/CD, observability, source control, developer platforms)
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs across engineering, product, QA, and operations
• Experience building, scaling, and mentoring program management and release functions within engineering
• Skilled in agile methodologies, portfolio planning, and Jira/Atlassian ecosystem administration
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment
• Track record of balancing strategic vision with hands-on program delivery

Desirable

• As Director of Technical Program Management (TPM) at SingleStore, you will be responsible for driving excellence in release management, developer experience, and cross-functional program delivery across engineering
• You will lead a portfolio of initiatives that ensure predictable, high-quality software releases and continuously improve the productivity, workflows, and systems that empower our developers
• In this role, you will establish and scale program management frameworks, oversee execution across multiple engineering teams, and act as a key partner to product and engineering leadership
• By combining your expertise in program management, agile methodologies, developer platforms, and cloud technologies, you will shape how SingleStore plans, delivers, and measures success
• In addition, you will champion the use of AI- and automation-driven approaches to modernize release pipelines, developer tooling, and program operations
• You will act as a force multiplier, ensuring engineering teams deliver faster, with greater quality, and at scale
• Release Management Leadership Own and scale the release management process across engineering, ensuring consistent, predictable, and high-quality software releases that align with product and business goals
• Developer Experience Programs Lead initiatives that improve developer productivity, workflows, and tooling (e.g., CI/CD, observability, internal platforms). Drive adoption of best practices and optimize engineering systems for efficiency and ease of use
• Program & Portfolio Oversight Define and govern a portfolio of cross-functional programs spanning release management, QA, DevOps, and developer experience. Ensure programs deliver measurable business value and outcomes
• Strategic Alignment Partner with senior engineering and product leaders to align roadmaps, priorities, and dependencies. Act as a connector across teams to ensure clarity of vision and execution
• Frameworks & Best Practices Establish scalable planning, governance, and reporting mechanisms (e.g., agile frameworks, Jira administration, dashboards) that enhance visibility and accountability across engineering programs
• Leadership & Mentorship Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing program management and release management function, fostering career growth and organizational impact
• AI & Automation Enablement Champion AI-driven automation and analytics in release pipelines, developer tooling, and program management to improve efficiency, predictability, and decision-making
• Executive Communication Deliver concise, actionable updates to executives and stakeholders, surfacing progress, risks, and opportunities across releases and programs
• Continuous Improvement Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for process improvement across engineering; drive adoption of innovative practices and tools that improve reliability, speed, and developer experience