**Our company**
At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That's why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers-and our customers' customers-to make better, more confident decisions. The world's top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.
**What you will do**
In this role you will lead the technical strategy, planning, and execution of Teradata's most complex, cross-functional engineering and AI initiatives. You will drive alignment between architecture, product management, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that power Teradata's VantageCloud and ClearScape Analytics platforms.
You will bring a rigorous, data-driven approach to technical program delivery-ensuring execution predictability, operational excellence, and quality outcomes across the full software and systems lifecycle. Success in this role looks like seamless delivery of programs that advance our platform capabilities, accelerate AI adoption, and enable faster innovation across the company.
You will also apply foundational AI skills to explore and implement ways AI can enhance productivity, innovation, and impact across our workforce.
**Who you will work with**
On our team, we work across Teradata's Engineering, AI, Analytics, Apps, and UX organization to ensure programs are executed with clarity, visibility, and technical integrity.
You will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Architecture, Cloud Operations, and UX teams to deliver key product and infrastructure capabilities. You will also engage with Security, Compliance, and Customer Support to ensure readiness and adoption.
This role reports to the SVP Engineering, AI, Analytics, Apps, and UX, and will play a pivotal role in driving alignment between product vision and technical execution.
You'll collaborate with colleagues who share a commitment to leveraging AI responsibly, ensuring our people and customers benefit from the opportunities AI creates.
**What makes you a qualified candidate**
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
+ 8+ years of experience managing complex, global software or cloud engineering programs
+ Deep understanding of software and systems architecture, development lifecycles, and cloud-based delivery models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
+ Proven track record of delivering large-scale technical initiatives using Agile or SAFe methodologies
+ Foundational AI skills and the ability to understand how AI can be applied to improve outcomes in your area of expertise.
**What you will bring**
You bring a balance of technical depth, program leadership, and strategic thinking. You are comfortable translating business goals into executable technical roadmaps and can communicate effectively across engineering, product, and executive audiences. You have hands-on experience with software development or infrastructure delivery and understand the nuances of scaling complex distributed systems.
Preferred qualifications include
+ PMP/PgMP or equivalent
+ Experience leading programs involving AI, data analytics, or cloud platforms.
+ Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or IRAP.
+ Experience using Aha, Jira, and Confluence for program tracking and visibility.
+ Curiosity, leadership, and a passion for how AI can unlock potential-helping our teams, our customers, and our communities achieve great things.
**Why we think you will love Teradata**
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.
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Teradata is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Pay Rate: 169400.0000 - 211700.0000 - 254100.0000 Annually
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on geographic location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and candidate experience. Sales roles will be eligible for commission payments tied to quota achievement. 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. Specific details of these benefits, including eligibility criteria and plan options, will be provided during the hiring process and can be reviewed here: