Tintri by DDN is a leading provider of data management solutions tailored for enterprise workloads. As a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks (DDN), Tintri combines DDN's expertise in high-performance storage with Tintri's focus on analytics, automation, and data protection.
Tintri's product portfolio includes the VMstore T7000 Series, an on-premise storage platform purpose-built for virtual machines, containers and databases. In addition, Tintri offers cloud-based solutions such as the Tintri Cloud Platform (TCP) and the Tintri Cloud Engine (TCE), providing managed infrastructure and workload flexibility.
Recognized for superior performance, Tintri's solutions are built for enterprise applications, offering workload-level observability, autonomous operations, and simplified management. With over a decade of research and development, Tintri continues to innovate, addressing the dynamic data workloads of today and tomorrow.
Joining Tintri by DDN means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge data management solutions that empower organizations to maximize uptime, performance, and efficiency.
Tintri is looking for a Program Manager to provide end-to-end program oversight across all product lines. You will be the connective tissue between Engineering, Product Management, QA, Support, and Operations — ensuring that programs move on schedule, risks surface early, and stakeholders have clear, consistent visibility. This role requires equal comfort in a Jira board and an executive briefing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Own the master program schedule across TxOS, TGC, and Cloud Engine product lines
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Drive cross-functional program reviews, stand-ups, and milestone checkpoints
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Maintain and publish program status dashboards in Jira and Confluence — no stale spreadsheets
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Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and dependencies across teams
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Manage the Product Lifecycle (PLC) gate process: coordinate entry/exit criteria sign-off at each phase
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Partner with Engineering leads to ensure sprint commitments roll up accurately to release timelines
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Own release readiness: GA checklists, RTM criteria, Beta entry/exit — all tracked and enforced
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Facilitate retrospectives and drive action items through to closure
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Coordinate with Manufacturing, Support, and Field teams on release readiness and logistics
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Drive adoption and compliance with the new Atlassian SDLC toolchain
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Produce executive-level program summaries on a weekly cadence
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Manage escalation paths and ensure critical blockers reach the right decision-maker fast
QUALIFICATIONS
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5+ years of technical program management in enterprise software or hardware companies
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Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs across cross-functional teams
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Expert-level Jira and Confluence skills — you build dashboards, not just read them
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Experience with formal PLC or stage-gate processes
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Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum and how it maps to longer program timelines
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Excellent written and verbal communication — you write status reports people actually read
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PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred
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Background in storage, networking, or enterprise infrastructure software preferred
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Experience running release readiness and GA gate processes
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
WHAT SETS YOU APART
“You've inherited a fragmented program and built clarity out of chaos”
“You know the difference between a status report and an action plan”
“Dependencies don't scare you — they're just risks with names”
Join our dynamic and driven team, where engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We seek individuals who love to challenge themselves and are fueled by curiosity. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work across various areas of the company, thanks to our flat organizational structure that encourages hands-on involvement and direct contributions to our mission. Leadership is earned by those who take initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results, both in their work ethic and deliverables, making strong prioritization skills essential. Additionally, we value strong communication skills in all our engineers and researchers, as they are crucial for the success of our teams and the company as a whole.
Interview Process: After submitting your application, one of our recruiters will review your resume. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the interview, you will enter the main process, which can consist of up to four interviews in total:
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Coding assessment: Often in a language of your choice.
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Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service (depending on role).
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Real-time problem-solving: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
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Meet and greet with the wider team.
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Our goal is to finish the main process in 2-3 weeks at most.
DataDirect Networks (DDN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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