Staff Technical Program Manager, Queryable Encryption

MongoDB

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New York, NY
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3 days ago

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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, partnering with engineering, product, cryptography, analytics, and field teams to deliver industry-leading in-use encryption capabilities. With over 10 years of experience in technical program management, you will develop strategic approaches that balance hands-on oversight with operational efficiency, driving alignment across security, usability, performance, and operability goals. You must be technically fluent, capable of deep user empathy, and experienced in security-sensitive domains where privacy and compliance are paramount. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Rally, and MS Project is essential, as is the ability to influence improvements in program delivery frameworks. This role demands expertise in cryptography, distributed systems, databases, or other technically demanding areas, ensuring MongoDB’s most security-conscious customers can protect sensitive data effectively while maintaining query functionality.

What you'll do

  • Own the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional technical programs for Queryable Encryption.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with Product, Crypto, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing stakeholders.
  • Drive alignment across security, server, drivers, developer experience, and supporting teams to resolve friction early.
  • Navigate and manage technical and organizational trade-offs related to security, usability, compatibility, performance, and operability.
  • Mentor peers in the TPM organization and contribute to raising quality standards for program leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Experienced in leading complex cross-functional technical programs (10+ years).
  • Technically fluent, partnering with engineers on architecture and delivery risk.
  • Experience in security-sensitive domains or products shaping product decisions.
  • Deep user empathy, balancing product goals, customer needs, and engineering constraints.
  • Capable of breaking down engineering challenges to deliver against abstract goals.
  • Participates in technical design discussions, summarizing trade-offs and next steps.
  • Develops strategic partnerships with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing.

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