Staff Technical Program Manager, Queryable Encryption

MongoDB

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Work type
On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$151,000–$297,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $224k
$111k most similar roles pay here $317k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $150,387–$220,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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About MongoDB

MongoDB is a leading American software company that develops and provides commercial support for a popular, source-available document database. Designed to handle unstructured and structured data natively, its platform is purpose-built for modern cloud applications, analytics, and AI experiences.

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TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager, Queryable Encryption

As a Staff Technical Program Manager for the Queryable Encryption program at MongoDB, you will lead complex cross-functional initiatives and own the delivery of this cutting-edge in-use encryption product. Partnering with Engineering, Product, Cryptography, Analytics, and Field teams, you will develop strategic plans to meet business objectives, solve technical challenges, and provide data-driven insights. With 10+ years of experience in engineering organizations, you should be technically fluent, capable of deep user empathy, and adept at balancing product goals and constraints. Familiarity with security-sensitive domains, hands-on software development skills, and proficiency in tools like Jira are beneficial. You will build strategic partnerships, drive alignment across teams, mentor peers, and integrate improvements to program management frameworks, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives that enhance data privacy and security for MongoDB’s most demanding customers.

What you'll do

  • Own the successful delivery of complex cross-functional efforts for Queryable Encryption.
  • Develop and execute against product vision and business objectives with stakeholders.
  • Break down engineering challenges to deliver against abstract goals methodically.
  • Participate in technical design discussions and summarize trade-offs effectively.
  • Mentor peers and contribute to improvements in adjacent security-focused areas.

What we're looking for

  • Experienced with over 10 years in leading complex cross-functional technical programs.
  • Technically fluent and capable of credible partnerships with engineers on architecture and delivery risk.
  • Experience in security-sensitive domains where privacy and compliance are critical.
  • Ability to break down engineering challenges and deliver against abstract goals methodically.
  • Capable of deep user empathy, balancing product goals, customer needs, and engineering constraints.
  • Experienced in developing strategic program management approaches that balance oversight with operationalization.
  • Skilled in building partnerships and driving alignment across security, usability, performance, and operability.

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