Technical Program Manager

Role Overview

The Technical Program Manager will drive the execution of the CISO/DPO function, ensuring security, privacy, and compliance priorities are translated into clear programs, timelines, and measurable outcomes. This role will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align cyber security, GRC, and compliance initiatives with business goals while maintaining strong accountability across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate the end-to-end execution of the CISO/DPO function, ensuring timely delivery of security and compliance programs.
• Partner with CxOs, leadership teams, and key stakeholders to align priorities, communicate progress, and resolve blockers.
• Prioritize security, compliance, and GRC initiatives based on business risk, regulatory needs, and strategic importance.
• Drive program governance, tracking, reporting, and follow-ups across middle management, EMs, and functional teams under CISO oversight.
• Coordinate cyber security and privacy-related projects to ensure adherence to internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain schedules, milestones, dependencies, and status updates for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Facilitate stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Support compliance readiness by working closely with teams to close gaps, track remediation, and improve control effectiveness.
• Well versed with AI tools and open to learn new technologies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience in Technical Program Management, Security Program Management, or related roles
• Strong understanding of cyber security, GRC, compliance, and privacy operations
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with senior leadership stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize security initiatives, manage timelines, and drive execution to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage CxO-level leaders

Preferred

• Experience supporting or managing CISO or DPO office functions
• Familiarity with privacy and security regulatory frameworks and audit readiness
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology organization
• Certification in PMP, CISM, CISSP, or related security/program management credentials
• Experience coordinating with middle management and engineering leaders to ensure delivery