DDN · 3 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers. The Senior Program Manager will drive execution across product and engineering initiatives, partnering with leadership to coordinate and deliver complex programs that align with DDN's product roadmap and technical strategy.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataData StorageEnterprise SoftwarePredictive Analytics
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional programs across product management, engineering, and supporting teams
Drive end-to-end customer POC program management within the ensuring alignment with product management, engineering, support, and account teams
Build and manage integrated schedules, working backwards from product launch and delivery targets
Drive accountability across teams, ensuring commitments, dependencies, and deliverables are met
Identify risks, technical dependencies, and resource constraints early and drive mitigation plans
Ensure alignment on priorities, scope, and tradeoffs across product and engineering leadership
Provide clear, concise program status through dashboards and executive-level summaries
Continuously improve program management processes, tooling, and operational rigor
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in program management, technical program management, or equivalent leadership roles
Proven experience partnering with product management and engineering teams on complex product development initiatives
Strong understanding of software engineering practices, development lifecycles, and system delivery
Demonstrated ability to manage large, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams and dependencies
Expertise in schedule management, risk management, and driving execution discipline
Experience with program and project tracking tools such as Jira and similar platforms
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and align senior technical and business stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
Company
DDN
DDN (DataDirect Networks) is the world’s leading AI and data intelligence company, empowering organizations to maximize the value of their data with end-to-end HPC and AI-focused solutions.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$309.9MKey Investors
Blackstone Group
2025-01-09Private Equity· $300M
2002-01-02Series A· $9.9M
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