Netflix Technical Program Manager L6 - Data Discovery Experience 

United States, Oregon 

779625376

What you will do

• Own and drive multiple cross-functional programs, in collaboration with technical teams (including product, engineering, UI/UX, Data science, etc), that focus on building a scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure foundation.

• Translate strategic goals into executable roadmaps and drive execution by aligning engineers, PMs, and data practitioners across multiple organizations and domains.

• Leverage deep technical domain expertise to drive technical strategy, planning, and execution with engineering partners.

• Craft and drive engagement with partners, work to decompose requirements into technical execution plans with multiple engineering teams, track progress towards goals, and report status to product, customers, and technical leadership.

• Champion breaking out OKRs into measurable milestones while proactively managing risks, blockers, and delays.

• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly.

More about you

• Thrives in ambiguity and brings structure to complex, interconnected technical domains.

• Passionate about the customer experience of data tools.

• Understands and can contribute to build vs. buy decisions for foundational services like catalogs, search, and lineage tracking.

• Has a deep understanding of metadata platforms, data observability, and distributed data systems.

• Builds trust with engineers, credibility with product, & alignment with leadership through clear communication and dependable delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering technical programs involving data platforms, metadata systems, or distributed infrastructure.

• Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building sustainable processes, and coordinating release schedules.

• Self-starter who enjoys tackling 0 to 1 problem spaces and quickly bringing organization and direction.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear articulation of business impact and technical constraints tailored to the audience.

• Hands-on approach. Not afraid to pull data, dive into logs, or whiteboard solution paths.

Additive Qualifications

• Previous work in Data Catalogs, Search Indexing, or Data Lineage systems.

• Familiarity with data privacy frameworks, compliance concerns, and how governance intersects with data platforms.

• Experience operating in federated data environments with high autonomy and decentralized teams.

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top-of-market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000 - $720,000.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.