Senior Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure

Overview

Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional infrastructure, cloud and platform programs for Rubrik IT's Global Infrastructure and Platform Services (GIPS) organization, sitting in the central IT PMO.

What you'll do

• Execute the program roadmap for GIPS domains, aligned with organizational objectives and security requirements.
• Lead multiple concurrent, complex programs across Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Platform, Cloud Operations, Network Infrastructure, and Enterprise Identity.
• Translate infrastructure and platform goals (reliability, scalability, security posture, cost efficiency, developer and employee experience) into program charters, success metrics, and implementation plans.
• Establish program governance, including cadence, forums, decision-making, risk and issue management, and scope control.
• Own the full program lifecycle, from scoping, design, and planning through execution, testing, deployment, and post-go-live optimization.
• Create and own the program plan, including cross-functional deliverables.
• Negotiate alignment on scope, schedule, and resources with stakeholders, and proactively identify risks and interdependencies to drive mitigations and trade-off decisions.
• Communicate program status, risks, decisions, and outcomes clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Drive structured stakeholder engagement through steering committees, executive readouts, business reviews, regular project meetings, and daily stand-ups.
• Track budgets and spend across programs, providing forecasts, variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage third-party hardware, software, and service vendors to ensure delivery against contracted scope, service levels, and timelines.
• Champion best practices in program management, ITIL processes, and infrastructure lifecycle management, and identify efficiency gains through automation and process improvement.
• Act as a strategic partner to GIPS domain leaders and work closely with IT teams, Information Security (InfoSec) to embed security best practices and ensure compliance with security policies, and Engineering (R&D) on infrastructure requirements for product development and scalable solutions.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in technical program or project management, including at least 5 years delivering infrastructure, cloud, or platform programs.
• Solid background in infrastructure, cloud platforms, or related areas, demonstrated by either hands-on experience in a related technical role or a long track record as a program manager in these domains.
• Proven experience with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery models, and with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Proven track record of establishing program governance and driving complex programs to completion in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to define business cases and make data-driven decisions.
• Hands-on proficiency with generative AI tools (e.g. Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) to automate program documentation, risk analysis, and executive reporting, and a track record of integrating AI tools into daily program management.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).

Nice to have

• Formal program management certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master).
• Master's degree.
• Experience in high-growth technology or SaaS companies.
• Experience with security and compliance practices in infrastructure programs.