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JOB TITLE: (USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
The Principal, Technical Program Manager joins the Security Services team to lead complex, large-scale technology and security programs across multiple platforms and organizational boundaries. This role involves defining program strategies, establishing success metrics, and managing cross-functional dependencies to drive end-to-end execution of high-impact initiatives. You will build multi-year roadmaps, evaluate system architecture, and manage risks for cloud security, infrastructure, and enterprise resilience. Key responsibilities include establishing governance frameworks, developing KPIs, and mentoring other program managers. The role requires technical acumen in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and security architecture to solve problems related to security transformation, risk reduction, and operational excellence. You will utilize data-driven insights, automation, and analytics to improve security operations and ensure the long-term sustainability of the technology ecosystem.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 263 postings across 39 companies.
Lead complex, enterprise-scale technical and security programs across multiple engineering organizations and platforms.
Define program strategies, success metrics, milestones, and multi-year roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Manage cross-functional dependencies and secure commitments for resources, timelines, and technical deliverables.
Partner with Engineering and Architecture leaders to evaluate system scalability, security, and operational readiness.
Identify technical and organizational risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to drive issues to resolution.
Establish governance mechanisms, operating rhythms, and reporting structures to provide transparency into program health.
Communicate program status, trade-offs, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Mentor Technical Program Managers and promote best practices in program management across the organization.
What we're looking for
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related area and 6 years' experience in engineering, program management, or product management.
Option 2: 8 years' experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.
Extensive experience leading large-scale technical programs across multiple teams, organizations, or technology domains.
Strong technical acumen to engage with engineering and architecture teams on system design, cloud infrastructure, security, and scalability.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic roadmaps while managing complex dependencies, resource constraints, and risks.
Strong executive presence and communication skills to influence senior leaders and drive decisions without direct authority.
Experience establishing governance frameworks, operating mechanisms, KPIs, and reporting structures for large-scale programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification (preferred); Master's degree in a related field (preferred).
Technical Program Management
System Architecture
Cloud Infrastructure
Software Design
Data Platforms
Risk Management
Data Quality
Process Improvement
Automation
Product Requirements
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Project Management
Information Systems
Technical Program Management
System Design
Cloud Infrastructure
Project Management
Risk Management
Operational Excellence
WCAG) 2.2 AA
Product Design
Information Systems