Senior Program Manager
Join Fivetran as a Senior Program Manager to lead product initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Coordinate and program manage multiple product initiatives
- Develop and manage detailed program plans
- Serve as the central point of contact for stakeholders
- Facilitate regular team meetings
- Prepare and present program updates to senior management
Must have
- 5+ years of program management experience
- Prior experience overseeing cloud-based software products
- Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills
- Mastery of Program Management methodologies
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience in data processing (ETL, ELT)
- PMP Certified
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Program Manager at Fivetran is responsible for overseeing multiple product initiatives, ensuring they progress smoothly from conception to delivery. This role requires expertise in program management methodologies and a strong understanding of cloud-based software products, along with excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration across various teams. Ideal candidates will have over five years of experience in program management, particularly in fast-paced environments, and a background in data processing is a plus.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Fivetran's careers page October 30, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Fivetran: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, APAC.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Program Manager role remote?
- It's hybrid — Fivetran expects some on-site time in Oakland, California, United States, AMER.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Program Manager role.
- Where is the role based?
- Fivetran is hiring for this position in Oakland, California, United States, AMER.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Fivetran targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Program Manager role at Fivetran.
From the original posting
From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to join the Product Team. In this role, you will drive the successful execution of multiple product initiatives from conception through delivery and adoption. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment of business objectives and customer needs.
This full-time position (Oakland or Denver) and reports to the Manager of Product Program Management.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and program manage multiple concurrent product initiatives.
- Develop and manage detailed program plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements across departments.
- Serve as the central point of contact for all stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and maintaining clear communication.
- Work closely with product management, engineering, UX/UI design, marketing, sales, and support to launch and drive the adoption of new features.
- Facilitate regular team meetings to track progress, address roadblocks, and align on next steps.
- Identify, assess, and manage program risks and issues, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
- Prepare and present regular program updates to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and risks.
- Identify opportunities to improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and team collaboration.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of program management experience.
- Prior experience overseeing cloud-based software products from concept to launch.
- Knowledge of market trends, SaaS business models, and financial implications of product decisions.
- Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills; experience with market research and competitive analysis.
- An understanding of the needs, preferences, and behaviors of users throughout the product development process.
- Mastery of Program Management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Excels at prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Thrives and excels in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant project management certifications.
Bonus Skills
-Experience in data processing (ETL, ELT) and/or cloud-based platforms
-PMP Certified
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