Technical Program Manager - IaaS

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at  www.coreweave.com . What You'll Do: CoreWeave's IaaS powers our CPU Compute platform that complements GPU acceleration in large AI clusters. We build and operate high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure so customers can achieve predictable performance across diverse workloads, from data processing and orchestration to latency-sensitive services. As the TPM for IaaS powering CoreWeave's CPU Compute, you'll lead cross-functional programs that convert product strategy into scalable, reliable, and observable infrastructure. This role will partner closely with engineering and product teams to drive performance/scalability initiatives that underpin high-throughput CPU clusters in large AI environments. This position is ideal for someone passionate about cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and network services, who excels at building the processes and visibility needed to operate and scale complex, high-throughput platforms. In this role, you will: Lead and drive execution for end-to-end technical program management for critical cloud infrastructure initiatives, including planning, execution, delivery, and retrospectives Define program scope, milestones, and success metrics while managing risks and dependencies Partner closely with engineering, product management, operations, and security teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular status updates, addressing risks, and ensuring accountability Facilitate and influence technical discussions and decisions to align with long-term infrastructure goals and business objectives Develop and implement scalable processes to improve efficiency and predictability in program delivery Champion best practices for project and program management, including Agile and other methodologies Strategically automate and improve day-to-day operations and processes Drive long-term infrastructure roadmaps in collaboration with leadership, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer needs Who You Are: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex programs in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, infrastructure as a service Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills with a proven ability to build relationships across technical and non-technical teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and other program management tools Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering results Proven track record in program management, process definition and improvements, and influencing adoption of defined processes across multiple teams or organizations Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to prioritize, manage tradeoffs, identify gaps and risks, drive accountability, and measure successes Comfortable handling ambiguity and driving clarity; experience operating autonomously across multiple teams and organizations Preferred: Master's or advanced technical degree Familiarity with networking, storage, containerization (Kubernetes), and infrastructure Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and flexible working with a variety of leadership Experience driving and leading DevOps initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve development processes, deployment pipelines, and system reliability Experience in incident management and root cause analysis (RCA) Experience building cloud infrastructure and applications Wondering if you're a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match.  Why CoreWeave? At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: Be Curious at Your Core Act Like an Owner Empower Employees Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences Achieve More Together We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us! The base salary range for this role is $177,000 to $237,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).  What We Offer The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the mar