Technical Program Manager

Modern vehicles generate an enormous amount of data. Upstream transforms this data into real-time cybersecurity detection & response (XDR), API security, and proactive quality detection for the world’s largest automotive and smart mobility companies.We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to coordinate cross-functional engineering processes, manage customer roadmap priorities, and oversee release operations for our enterprise software platform. This role will ensure an agile dev culture and optimal prioritization across development sprints, while maintaining delivery excellence and high engineering performance standards.This is a full-time, Herzliya-based role, reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, and working closely with leadership to drive operational excellence across the engineering organization.Requirements:B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related technical fieldAt least 4 years of experience as a Program / Release Manager or in a similar roleExperience with task management systems - Jira, build toolsExperience collaborating with development teams to streamline and optimize release processesHands-on experience managing cloud platforms, including security, networking, and computing (preferably AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) - advantageFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) - advantageExperience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)Excellent communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skillsHigh attention to details and a commitment to delivering high-quality releasesUpstream is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Responsibilities:Program & Process ManagementCoordinate priorities across multiple internal stakeholders, including Product Managers, DevOps, Customer Success Managers, and moreFacilitate 2-week cycle planning and ensure focus on the highest-priority initiativesOptimize engineering processes and workflows within the development organizationMonitor and report on engineering team KPIs and performance metricsRelease & Delivery CoordinationManage release schedules and deployment coordinationEnsure quality and delivery standards are maintainedCoordinate with Product Manager, Development, DevOps and QA teams for smooth releases and ensure requirements are fully metTrack delivery timelines and communicate status to internal stakeholdersInternal Stakeholder CollaborationInterface with Product Managers on customer and internal requirementsCollaborate with the Operations team on infrastructure needs and upgradesWork with Customer Success Managers on integration requests and urgent fixesProvide visibility into engineering capacity and delivery timelinesContinuous ImprovementIdentify process bottlenecks and implement solutionsDrive engineering efficiency initiativesEstablish and maintain engineering metrics and reporting