Full-Time

Senior Manager

Engineering Program Management Office

Posted on 10/10/2024

Fivetran

Fivetran

1,001-5,000 employees

Automated data movement and management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$183.3k - $229.1kAnnually

Senior

Oakland, CA, USA

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland, CA office.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
AWS
Requirements
  • At least 5-10 years managing, mentoring and coaching team members
  • 7-10 years of experience in project management with a proven track record of managing programs and projects from inception to completion via a wide range of methodologies
  • A deep understanding of specific Program/Project Management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and Lean methodologies.
  • An ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Deep understanding of technical processes, especially a familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Industry relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) not required but a strong plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking that support problem-solving
  • A passion for scaling processes and teams to meet the Enterprise
  • PMP Certification (bonus skill)
Responsibilities
  • Mentor and support team members, providing guidance and feedback while promoting professional development and growth within the team
  • Continuously evaluate and refine technical program management practices and work with partner groups in Engineering and Product for cross-functional processes
  • Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, including senior management, engineering teams, and other partners
  • Maintain and hold the team accountable to documenting program plans, progress, and changes including reports, metrics, and lessons learned
  • Ensure that deliverables meet quality standards and follow release processes
  • Support the team in establishing timelines and milestones for engineering delivery
  • Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to ensure alignment, timely delivery, and help manage dependencies
  • Ensure that technical solutions align with architectural standards and best practices; facilitate problem-solving
  • Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues, including the development of risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans

Fivetran offers an automated platform for data movement that helps businesses manage their data efficiently through a process called ELT (Extract, Load, Transform). It provides over 400 pre-built, no-code connectors to easily link various data sources and automatically handles updates, data normalization, and schema drift. Fivetran prioritizes security with features that ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. The company aims to streamline data management for organizations of all sizes, allowing data engineers to focus on more impactful projects.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$707.7M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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What believers are saying

  • Integration with dbt Cloud enhances data transformation and workflow efficiency.
  • Partnerships with BOOST and National Audubon Society showcase support for digital transformations.
  • Fivetran's security features comply with GDPR and HIPAA, ensuring data protection.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Atlan could challenge Fivetran's market position in data integration.
  • Rapid connector expansion may lead to quality control and reliability issues.
  • Dependency on third-party services like dbt Labs poses potential partnership disruption risks.

What makes Fivetran unique

  • Fivetran offers over 500 pre-built connectors, leading the data integration market.
  • The platform automates ELT processes, freeing data engineers for strategic projects.
  • Fivetran's hybrid deployment allows data pipelines in any environment, enhancing flexibility.

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