Senior Technical Program Manager

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, and Beaverton, OR, with additional offices in Missouri, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company

Job Application Deadline: 01/27/2025

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Program Management team working remotely in Seattle, Washington.

Candidate profile

As a Technical Program Manager, you thrive on the dynamic intersection of technology and project management. You possess a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills. Your ability to lead cross-functional teams, navigate complex technical landscapes, and drive projects from inception to successful execution sets you apart. You're fueled by a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and delivering cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

1. Technical Collaboration and Delivery:
• Work hands-on with data engineering teams to deliver data pipelines, governance frameworks, and analytics platforms.
• Support enterprise solutions teams in delivering customer identity systems, subscription management tools, and payment platforms.
• Facilitate Agile software development practices.
2. Strategic Alignment and Prioritization:
• Partner with product and engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Use data-driven approaches to prioritize initiatives and track progress.
• Monitor and report program status through roadmaps, dashboards, and executive-level communication.
3. Operational Excellence and Governance:
• Lead data governance programs focusing on data quality, lineage, compliance, and security.
• Implement improvements in engineering productivity through automation and shared tooling.
• Champion platform enablement and standardization.
4. Cross-Functional Leadership and Communication:
• Serve as the central coordinator between data engineering, enterprise solutions, and other stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration across teams through organizational reviews and business updates.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership.
5. Mentorship and Organizational Development:
• Mentor TPMs and engineering leaders in program management best practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve engineering culture, including telemetry, observability, and Agile processes.

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• Experience:
• 7+ years managing complex data and software engineering programs.
• Proven track record in delivering projects across various domains.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Kafka, DBT, Airflow).
• Skills:
• Solid understanding of data governance principles.
• Strategic planning capabilities using frameworks like OKRs and SMART goals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Acumen:
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, distributed architectures, data platforms, and identity/authentication solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and product leaders.
• Education:
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent practical experience.

Why DAT?
DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $140,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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