Job Description

Who you are

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field
Proven experience in technical program management, preferably in fast-paced, cloud or analytics-focused environments
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a product led startup environment
Strong knowledge of project management tools, especially Jira and Confluence
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional programs from planning through execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A strong customer-first mindset and operational orientation

What the job involves

We are looking for our first contract Staff Technical Program Manager with an unique opportunity to chart the course, define best practices, and drive operational excellence across our organization
The ideal candidate should be excited to build structure, lead cross-functional execution, and help us scale how we work—while keeping customer impact at the core. This is a contract to hire role
Program & Jira Management: Own end-to-end program execution using Jira; ensure backlog hygiene, sprint planning, and delivery tracking across teams
Operational Excellence: Lead operational reviews and reporting to track progress, surface risks, and drive execution improvements
Release Management: Coordinate cross-functional release planning and execution to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery
Customer-First Focus: Prioritize initiatives based on customer impact and collaborate with field teams to align on customer needs
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Drive alignment and communication across Engineering, Product, GTM, and Support to ensure smooth program execution
As a Technical Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, build strategic partnerships, and ensure the successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions that empower organizations to leverage data for better decision-making

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Office located in Mountain View, CA)

Employment Type: Contract to hire

About the Company

StarTree is a startup founded by the creators of Apache Pinot, which delivers scaled analytics at low latency for up to millions of users and has proven successful with market giants like Weibo, Walmart, and LinkedIn. StarTree is the platform-as-a-service version of Apache Pinot for enterprise, which is used by Cisco, Etsy and Target.

The company's pedigree is strong, with founders previously holding engineering positions at Uber and LinkedIn. They saw firsthand the benefits of providing real-time insights to users of LinkedIn and Uber Eats, knowing it would sit well with the wider population.

Company Mission: To make data more accessible and actionable.

With more companies grappling with larger data pools at speed, the demand for low-latency analytics engines appears to only be growing. StarTree hopes to position Apache Pinot as the go-to engine for this and is focusing on marketing and sales to fend off rivals such as ClickHouse. The company is expanding internationally as well to drive uptake, opening an office in India to grow into Asian markets.

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