Technical Program Manager with Release Train management

Droisys; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Droisys is seeking a Technical Program Manager with Release Train management in Mountain View, CA, offering hybrid work (3 days in office, ~2 days remote). You will own end-to-end release lifecycles, govern multi-train programs, and drive automation, cost tracking, and vendor operations.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in enterprise release management, strong SDLC, Agile/DevOps, and experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes. Excellent communication and risk management are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including enterprise release management and technical program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end release lifecycle across assigned product and commercialization portfolios, including planning, scheduling, readiness, deployment, and rollout strategy.
• Build and maintain integrated release calendars, manage cross-team dependencies, and coordinate multiple release trains.
• Establish and enforce quality, compliance, and security gates, supported by accurate release documentation and communications.
• Identify, track, and mitigate release risks; maintain rollback and contingency plans for critical releases.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of automation, CI/CD tooling, and deployment pipelines.
• Lead multi-quarter, cross-system initiatives such as branding updates, terminology harmonization, and technology refresh programs across engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain system inventories, migration trackers, roadmaps, dependency maps, and decision logs.
• Run program operating cadences, including status reviews, risk reviews, and stakeholder forums.
• Resolve cross-team risks and blockers, escalating issues with clear framing, impact assessment, and actionable options.
• Partner with Engineering and Finance on cloud cost tracking, forecasting, allocation, and monthly variance reporting.
• Maintain cloud tagging and cost-allocation accuracy across accounts.
• Track cost-optimization initiatives through completion and quantify outcomes.
• Support recurring budget and financial review cadences with key stakeholders.
• Maintain workforce rosters, headcount reporting, and hiring pipeline updates.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual product planning processes and operating mechanisms.
• Perform internal tools and process compliance checks and drive follow‑up actions.
• Create and track purchase orders and statements of work for engineering contractors.
• Monitor contract terms, renewals, expirations, invoices, and discrepancies.
• Support vendor and contractor onboarding and off‑boarding activities.

Skills

Release management

Program delivery

SDLC

Agile

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Cloud Health

Apptio

Job description

Droisys is an innovation technology company focused on helping companies accelerate their digital initiatives from strategy and planning through execution. We leverage deep technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and data-driven intelligence to modernize systems of engagement and simplify human/tech interaction.

Amazing things happen when we work in environments where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and when candidates have the requisite skills and opportunities to succeed. At Droisys, we invest in our talent and support career growth, and we are always on the lookout for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth by delivering top results for our clients. Join us to challenge yourself and accomplish work that matters.

Here’s the job details,

Technical Program Manager with Release Train management

Location: Mountain View, CA. Hybrid (3 days office, ~2 days remote)

Rate $55 hr W2 All Inc

JD:

Release Management and Governance

• Own the end-to-end release lifecycle across assigned product and commercialization portfolios, including planning, scheduling, readiness, deployment, and rollout strategy.
• Build and maintain integrated release calendars, manage cross-team dependencies, and coordinate multiple release trains.
• Establish and enforce quality, compliance, and security gates, supported by accurate release documentation and communications.
• Identify, track, and mitigate release risks; maintain rollback and contingency plans for critical releases.
• Drive adoption and continuous improvement of automation, CI/CD tooling, and deployment pipelines.

Large-Scale Operational Programs

• Lead multi-quarter, cross-system initiatives such as branding updates, terminology harmonization, and technology refresh programs across engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain system inventories, migration trackers, roadmaps, dependency maps, and decision logs.
• Run program operating cadences, including status reviews, risk reviews, and stakeholder forums.
• Resolve cross-team risks and blockers, escalating issues with clear framing, impact assessment, and actionable options.

Cloud Cost and Financial Operations

• Partner with Engineering and Finance on cloud cost tracking, forecasting, allocation, and monthly variance reporting.
• Maintain cloud tagging and cost-allocation accuracy across accounts.
• Track cost-optimization initiatives through completion and quantify outcomes.
• Support recurring budget and financial review cadences with key stakeholders.

Business and Vendor Operations

• Maintain workforce rosters, headcount reporting, and hiring pipeline updates.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual product planning processes and operating mechanisms.
• Perform internal tools and process compliance checks and drive follow‑up actions.
• Create and track purchase orders and statements of work for engineering contractors.
• Monitor contract terms, renewals, expirations, invoices, and discrepancies.
• Support vendor and contractor onboarding and off‑boarding activities.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including substantial experience in enterprise release management and technical program delivery.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross‑functional, multi‑team technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, version control, and release governance.
• Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong technical fluency with the ability to assess system‑level dependencies and business impact.
• Proven ability to influence and drive execution across distributed teams without direct authority.
• Excellent stakeholder, executive, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong risk management, planning, reporting, data management, and documentation capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with business intelligence or reporting tools.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FinOps practices, cloud cost management, forecasting, and cost‑allocation tools.
• Familiarity with platforms such such as Cloud Health, Apptio, or comparable cloud financial management tools.
• Experience with procurement, purchase orders, statements of work, invoicing, and vendor operations.
• PMP, ITIL, SAFe Release Train Engineer, or similar certification.

Top Skills:

1. PMP, ITIL, SAFe Release Train Engineer
2. Familiarity with platforms such such as Cloud Health, Apptio, or comparable cloud financial management tools.
3. Experience with FinOps practices, cloud cost management, forecasting, and cost‑allocation tools.
4. Familiarity with platforms such as Cloud Health
5. SDLC, Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, version control, and release governance.
6. Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP

Droisys is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Droisys believes in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are committed to fostering a diverse work environment.