Senior Technical Program Manager

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Job summary

Snowflake is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the AppEx program. You will oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning developer tools, AI features, and core platform components, shaping how developers engage with Snowflake.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Principal Engineers to build roadmaps, track health, and drive strategic decisions, ensuring scalable, reliable developer experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical program management in cloud software.
• Experience guiding complex cross-team projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of developer-facing products or platform engineering.
• Strong cross-functional leadership without direct authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with engineers and executives.
• Familiar with CI/CD, release management, and API-first development.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cross-functional initiatives within AppEx from inception to delivery.
• Develop roadmaps, identify dependencies, and define execution strategies.
• Coordinate with AppEx sub-teams to align programs and remove obstacles.
• Maintain reporting on milestones, risks, decisions, and health.
• Drive API integrations and rollout of developer-facing features.
• Improve planning and delivery processes with streamlined workflows.
• Provide updates to senior leadership with data-driven insights.
• Foster collaboration and transparency across the team.

Skills

CI/CD

Release management

API-first development

Program management tools

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Cloud software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Linear

Jira

Shortcut

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager at Snowflake.

About the role Snowflake is on the lookout for a seasoned technical program manager to become a vital part of the Application Experience (AppEx) team. This position is centered around steering complex and high-stakes projects that influence how developers interact with Snowflake's offerings. Your contributions will be essential in shaping the future of developer engagement with the platform, ensuring that our tools and features meet the evolving needs of users.

Key facts Location: US-CA-Menlo Park Engagement: Full-time Compensation: $166,000 - $238,000 Team: Application Experience (AppEx)

What you'll do

• Oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives within the AppEx engineering team, guiding projects from their inception through to successful delivery, which includes application interfaces, developer tools, AI functionalities, and core platform elements.
• Partner closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Principal Engineers to develop comprehensive program roadmaps, identify interdependencies, and formulate effective execution strategies.
• Serve as a key liaison across various AppEx sub-teams (Applications, Notebooks, Native Apps, Drivers, AIML, Developer Platform) to ensure alignment on programs and proactively address any obstacles that arise.
• Develop and uphold consistent reporting mechanisms that track milestones, risks, decisions, and overall engineering health, escalating critical issues to leadership when necessary.
• Drive cross-organizational consensus on shared APIs, integration points, and the rollout of developer-facing features that affect multiple Snowflake products.
• Identify and rectify systemic inefficiencies in the planning and delivery processes of the AppEx team, creating streamlined workflows and processes supported by tools to enhance engineering efficiency and predictability.
• Deliver updates and strategic recommendations regarding AppEx programs to senior leadership, utilizing clear, data-driven insights to inform decision-making.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration and transparency within the team, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in technical program management within a cloud software environment, with a proven track record of overseeing complex, cross-team projects from initiation to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of developer-facing products or platform engineering, particularly in creating exceptional developer experiences and managing large-scale deployments.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with engineers and architects, diving into technical specifications while maintaining focus on program execution.
• Strong cross-functional leadership capabilities, effectively driving alignment across Engineering, Product, Design, and Go-to-Market teams without direct authority.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations, establishing structure and making progress even when complete information is not available.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying information effectively to engineers, executives, and various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with modern cloud-native software development lifecycles, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), release management, and API-first development methodologies.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, data platforms, or developer tools such as Streamlit, Notebooks, Native Apps, or Spark.
• Previous involvement in AI/ML product development initiatives or the delivery of intelligent applications.
• Experience managing programs within the developer ecosystem, including SDKs, drivers, or developer relations efforts.
• Knowledge of program management tools like Linear, Jira, or Shortcut, along with experience in data-driven program health dashboards.
• Background in a rapidly expanding, post-IPO tech company.

Skills & tools

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Release management strategies
• API-first development principles
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Linear, Jira, Shortcut)

Practical notes This position presents a remarkable chance to influence program management practices within a prominent and impactful engineering organization at Snowflake. You will play a crucial role in defining the tools and processes that will scale alongside the team's growth, ensuring that our initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the developer experience and the overall success of Snowflake's offerings.