Head of Programme Management

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform activates enterprise intelligence by unifying data, knowledge and business context to achieve tangible outcomes. With Teradata, organizations can provide agents with full context for impact when it matters. Our solution lets businesses connect and scale on premises, in the cloud, or through a hybrid approach. Teradata delivers real business value with AI.

You will be responsible for leading and planning major strategic programs for near term and future delivery of our products and services. Global Program Managers are responsible for overseeing the entire product introduction process. This requires someone adept at integrating efforts and activities across many leadership levels and organizations, including regular engagement with managers and senior leaders from product management, product engineering, field/sales enablement, technical enablement, sales, marketing, customer success, finance, IT, and more.

Global Program Managers oversee the end-to-end product introduction process for their programs. Role Impact is defined by enabling day-one revenue at launch through strong stakeholder alignment on launch criteria, integration of customer feedback into the product, and delivery of high-quality assets across teams. This role ensures Go-To-Market readiness, equips technical teams to configure and position solutions, enables support teams to effectively assist customers, and delivers the necessary training to achieve full Teradata corporate wide readiness.

Shape and execute program strategy by translating plans into outcomes through structured planning, agile execution, and cross-functional leadership. Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage interdependencies, and drive aligned delivery plans and timelines. Oversee program scope, milestones, risks, and communications to ensure transparency and informed decision-making across leadership. Manage program execution across workstreams, ensuring successful handoffs to Product, Engineering, and Implementation teams while maintaining overall program health. Demonstrate key leadership behaviors by focusing on the most impactful work, taking smart risks, speaking up to challenge when needed, and fostering a culture of learning, creativity, and collaboration. Act with urgency while simplifying and prioritizing efforts, making decisions that benefit the broader enterprise, leading with inclusion, strengthening the company’s reputation, and cultivating a growth mindset grounded in trust. Be recognized as a trusted ally to all stakeholders, consistently driving the highest-value work into the hands of customers with minimal friction.

This requires someone adept at integrating efforts and activities across many leadership levels and organizations, including regular engagement with managers and senior leaders from product management, product engineering, field/sales enablement, technical enablement, sales, marketing, customer success, finance, IT, and more.

3) is methodical and pragmatic as a program manager and business strategist; Successful candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant program management of product development experience in the tech industry, including a minimum of 5 years supporting cross-functional, global teams.

Effective use of interpersonal skills and influence to drive optimal team performance.

Bachelor's degree required.

Project management certification and significant relevant exposure is preferred.

Certification and experience in agile work, skilled in implementing agile methodologies in a team setting.

We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to help us innovate and grow. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. All other permanent roles will be eligible for one of our annual incentive plans, which are based on company financial attainment and individual performance.

Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits programs, which include healthcare, life and disability insurance plans, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and time-off programs.