Cribl is a fast-growing, remote-first company with a mission to unlock the value of all observability data. At our core, we believe in shipping phenomenal products and doing good by our customers and communities. We provide our customers with a new and unprecedented level of observability, intelligence, and control over their real-time data. We're backed some of the best VCs in the world, Sequoia and CRV, and our products are deployed in some of the largest organizations in the world processing 100s of TB and PB of IT & Security data, and managed by Site Reliability Engineers, System Engineers, and Technical Operations teams.

The Technical Program Management (TPM) function oversees technical releases and manages complex cross-functional programs. The Director of Technical Program Management will serve as a key thought partner to engineering and product leaders to deliver programs and projects that enable us to ship products with the highest level of stability, reliability, and performance. This role reports to the Chief of Staff.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a high-performing team, coaching and mentoring Technical Program Managers to set them up for long-term success
• Collaborate closely with leadership in the ongoing definition of the functional ladder and performance evaluation process and criteria within the TPM organization
• Engage effectively with cross-functional teams across the board to deliver on high business impact programs either working with other TPMs or driving them on their own to solve for scale
• Own systems for project documentation, status tracking, and communication between project stakeholders to ensure delivery and overall program health
• Identify opportunities to improve execution of the organization as a whole, to increase engineering productivity through tools and process improvements
• Manage ambiguity with confidence and quickly adapt to changing business conditions

Minimum Requirements:

• Track record of developing, growing, and managing technical program management experience in a technical field; knowledgeable about agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills and experience working cross functionally with engineering, product management, and other functions involved in product lifecycle.
• Advanced problem-solving, conflict resolution, active listening, and time management skills
• Proactive, highly organized, self-starter capable of effectively managing multiple projects in parallel with an ability to get the job done
• The ability to prioritize and multitask as well as excitement to roll up your sleeves and contribute to all parts of the Cribl’s operations.  We are a lean team and wear many hats!

Bonus Points / Preferred Skills:

• • Technology startup environment
  • Familiarity with running projects on JIRA, Confluence, and Google Docs
  • Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Knowledgeable about product development at enterprise tech companies.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan offered
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Career Growth
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy, including 2 Floating Holidays to use for holidays you observe
• Social Responsibility Employee Group that reflects our value-driven company culture

Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed. We work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.