Full-time · On-site
Staff Technical Program Manager, Unity Catalog
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on scaling the Unity Catalog, Databricks' flagship data governance solution. The position requires a blend of deep technical understanding and executive-level communication to drive complex product launches. It is a career-defining opportunity for a TPM who wants to build the operational framework for a global tech leader.
Databricks · Mountain View, California, United States · Posted 24 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role focused on scaling the Unity Catalog, Databricks' flagship data governance solution. The position requires a blend of deep technical understanding and executive-level communication to drive complex product launches. It is a career-defining opportunity for a TPM who wants to build the operational framework for a global tech leader.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex programs from scoping to global adoption
- Design and implement scalable operating models to improve organizational velocity
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and executive leadership
- Partner with field and customer success teams to capture feedback and drive product adoption
- Manage inter-departmental dependencies and resolve execution conflicts
Essential
- 10+ years of experience in technical program management within B2B or enterprise software
- Proven track record of managing end-to-end product launches across global markets
- Experience driving cross-functional alignment between engineering, product, design, and legal
- Ability to operate with high autonomy in high-stakes, ambiguous environments
- Strong risk management and escalation instincts
- Experience defining and tracking program success metrics
Preferred
- Proficiency with SQL or data visualization dashboards
- Experience in data governance or cloud platform infrastructure
- Background in building early access programs for enterprise customers
Key Skills
Strategic Program LeadershipExecutive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementOperational Process DesignRisk MitigationData AnalysisCross-functional CoordinationProduct Lifecycle Management
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility, high-priority platform investments
- Collaborative environment with VP and C-level stakeholder exposure
- Role in a market-leading company at the intersection of Data and AI
- Professional growth in a hyper-growth enterprise software setting
Next step
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