Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators. Together with our partners, we’re helping customers break free from the restrictive, overpriced legacy solutions that hold them back, and blaze forward with the full power of the open cloud in their hands.
Founded in 2007, we scaled the business with less than $3 million in outside funding until 2021, when we did a traditional IPO on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Today, Backblaze generates over $100m in revenue and is the leading specialized storage cloud - managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500K+ customers in 175+ countries, including businesses, developers, IT professionals, and individuals.
But while there is a lot to celebrate in our past, there is almost as much opportunity ahead of us. We're seeking a Technical Program Manager!
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join a growing PMO team, with focus on program delivery, supporting portfolio management and operating model practices for Backblaze.
Support program planning and execution through program management best practices, help manage risk and dependencies across multiple programs and teams
Support portfolio management practices as required, which includes contributing to the portfolio delivery pipeline across multiple projects, from incoming requests to evaluation/discovery to successful delivery
Ensure cross-functional alignment on program goals, strategy, scope, timelines, decisions and outcomes
Apply your “T” in TPM (technical skill set) as an active contributor in technical requirements and design conversations with the program teams
Contribute to a culture of transparency and trust, apply lean value-driven approaches, and support technical teams through collaboration and servant leadership
Ensure strong lines of communication and regular updates to stakeholders
In partnership with other TPMs, participate in implementation of continuous cross-functional process improvement initiatives The Right Fit
3+ years of Program, Portfolio and Process Management experience
A combination of technical background and developing leadership skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast paced environment
Comfortable with operating in high uncertainty environments, ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and teams into a structured program roadmap
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to manage by influence, identify underlying issues, solve problems and conflicts
Strong verbal, written communication skills
Experience with Atlassian & Google product suites a plus
Highly detailed-oriented and exceptional organizational and follow-through skills a must At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.
At Backblaze, we value being fair and good to our customers, partners, and employees. That’s why diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, socio-economic status, ability, veteran status, and education. We believe that our dedication to cultivating a diverse workspace not only allows us to better serve our customers in over 175 countries, but further reinforces our commitment to doing the right thing. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Backblaze is the leading specialized object storage cloud providing reliable, high-availability cloud storage trusted by consumers, SMBs, enterprises, and developers in over 175 countries. The company offers Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage, which supports data-intensive workloads including backup, media, analytics, and modern AI pipelines. Founded in 2007 and scaled with minimal outside funding until its 2021 Nasdaq IPO, Backblaze now generates over $100 million in annual revenue while managing over three billion gigabytes of data storage for 500,000+ customers. The company is positioned as an open cloud movement leader, helping customers break free from restrictive, overpriced legacy storage solutions.
