Senior Technical Program Manager - Confluent

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
Posted: 12 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager - Confluent

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As a Senior Technical Program Manager at Confluent in Research Triangle Park, you will lead complex projects and initiatives within the company’s data streaming platform. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that address critical business needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining project scope, managing dependencies, coordinating resources, and driving technical alignment across engineering, product management, and other stakeholders. You will leverage your expertise in technologies such as Apache Kafka, cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and programming languages including Java and Python to deliver scalable solutions. This position requires a deep understanding of data streaming technology and the ability to navigate complex business challenges at scale.

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Kafka Confluent AWS CI/CD Docker Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes Terraform Git Jira Selenium SonarQube Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Manage complex technical projects from inception to delivery.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Develop detailed project plans, identify resource requirements and build schedules.
Track key milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools and techniques.
Escalate risks and issues proactively, providing mitigation strategies and alternatives.

What we're looking for

Minimum 7 years of experience in technical program management.
Strong background in software development and data engineering practices.
Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

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