Technical Program Manager 6 - Data Systems

Netflix Netflix · Big Tech · United States · Remote · Engineering Operations

Netflix is seeking a Technical Program Manager 6 to drive large-scale, cross-functional data programs end-to-end. This role involves planning, execution, and cross-organizational alignment for initiatives shaping how data is managed and utilized across various Netflix platforms and domains. The TPM will navigate technical and organizational complexity, bring clarity to ambiguity, and help transform data platforms while ensuring reliability and innovation. Experience with data engineering, data pipelines, and client UI engineering is preferred. The role also involves leveraging GenAI tools to accelerate work and understanding their impact on technical programs.

What you'd actually do

  1. Drive large-scale, cross-functional data programs end-to-end: define milestones, scope, and sequencing; keep us honest on commitments, and adjust quickly as we learn
  2. Navigate deep technical and organizational complexity in our data ecosystem, ensuring the right people are in the room and decisions are pragmatic, not perfect.
  3. Bring clarity to ambiguity: create lightweight structure, clear communication, and simple mechanisms without over-engineering process or slowing teams down.
  4. Help us transform our data platforms and practices while keeping the business running, balancing reliability, migration, and innovation so we can “change the engine in flight” safely.
  5. Collaborate, build alignment, and develop strong relationships with partners across multiple business verticals.

Skills

Required

  • 8-10+ years of excellence in technical program leadership
  • driving multi-team programs across multiple engineering domains in large, complex organizations
  • significant experience on programs involving large-scale, high-volume data systems
  • Able to engage on technical trade-offs without writing code
  • communicate naturally across audiences, from ICs to senior leadership
  • Equally comfortable setting strategic direction and getting into the weeds
  • Takes full ownership of outcomes and relentlessly drives execution, even when faced with ambiguity or cross-functional friction
  • Ability to leverage GenAI tools to accelerate your own work

Nice to have

  • Experience with data engineering and data pipelines
  • familiarity with client UI engineering and data platform developer experience
  • clear-eyed about which the moment calls for, and skilled at driving accountability through clarity and relationships rather than process or reporting structure

What the JD emphasized

  • large-scale, high-volume data systems
  • Leverage GenAI tools to accelerate your own work