Program manager role in a hybrid work model focusing on data pipeline initiatives that use Airflow, ETL, SQL and DBT Core for enterprise scale analytics programs.
The role manages planning, coordination and delivery of complex data projects, ensuring quality outcomes, stakeholder alignment and measurable value for business and society through trusted data solutions.
Experience : 5 to6 Yrs 4.
Responsibilities : -
Coordinate end to end planning of data programs that rely on Airflow ETL SQL and DBT Core ensuring clear scope timelines and outcome focused delivery
Drive integrated program schedules across multiple data engineering and analytics teams aligning dependencies milestones and resource plans for reliable execution
Manage stakeholder expectations across business technology and operations functions by providing transparent status risk visibility and clear decision inputs
Facilitate program ceremonies such as planning reviews and increment checkpoints to keep teams focused on shared objectives and measurable data outcomes
Monitor data pipeline performance and quality metrics at a program level and collaborate with technical owners to prioritize remediation and continuous improvement actions
Ensure ETL workflows orchestrated through Airflow follow agreed standards and controls by tracking adherence and escalating deviations to accountable owners
Coordinate implementation of DBT Core models within broader data initiatives ensuring alignment to defined transformation patterns and documentation practices
Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to sequence SQL and ETL deliverables so that downstream consumers receive timely trusted and well validated datasets
Oversee risk and issue management for data programs by identifying impact owners and resolution paths and by keeping program governance forums informed
Align program deliverables with organizational data strategy and ethical use principles so that solutions support responsible innovation and societal benefit
Guide adoption of hybrid work practices within program teams ensuring effective collaboration clear communication norms and accessible documentation repositories
Track financials and benefits realization for assigned programs by comparing outcomes against business cases and recommending course corrections when needed
Coordinate day shift operations for program activities making sure handoffs and communications are optimized without requiring travel commitments for team members
Qualifications
Demonstrate strong hands on experience using Airflow to orchestrate complex data workflows with the ability to understand dependencies and failure modes
Apply practical expertise in ETL design and optimization creating structured transformation approaches that improve reliability and maintainability of data pipelines
Use SQL fluently to support analysis validation and troubleshooting across program workstreams enabling accurate insights and quick resolution of data issues
Leverage DBT Core experience to manage data models and transformations with version control documentation and testing practices aligned to program standards
Bring prior program management experience of five to six years in technology or data environments with a track record of delivering multi team initiatives
Show skill in hybrid collaboration tools and methods enabling distributed teams to maintain alignment clarity and shared understanding of goals and progress
Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation abilities to translate technical details into business impacts and to build consensus on priorities and trade offs
Apply structured problem solving and analytical thinking to evaluate risks dependencies and options leading to pragmatic and data informed program decisions
Possess experience working in day shift schedules with global stakeholders through digital channels without relying on travel for effective coordination
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pleasanton, CA
Industry
Other/Not Classified
Company Size
100 to 499 employees
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Caseunmatched
Business Operationsunmatched
Business Strategyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL)unmatched