Sr. Technical Program Manager - Security Compliance
$53k - $800k • Hybrid
Posted 9h ago
Job Location
Hybrid
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead its strategic Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, initially focusing on the Department of Defense Impact Level 4 (IL4) initiative. This role involves defining, aligning, and driving complex security and compliance programs to reduce risk and enable regulated business operations. You will manage stakeholder expectations, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and ensure the delivery of predictable, high-impact outcomes. The ideal candidate is process-oriented, flexible, and iterative, excelling at navigating ambiguous technical challenges, fostering collaboration, and driving stakeholders toward measurable results. This position requires managing complex tradeoffs and coordinating global teams.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team as its dedicated Technical Program Manager.
- Lead the integrated IL4 roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and execution cadence.
- Connect with stakeholders through expert communication and diplomacy to maintain alignment and encourage collaboration.
- Establish and maintain a program operating cadence including roadmap, governance forums, decision log, risk/issue register, communications plan, and executive reporting.
- Build automations and AI agents to handle routine program administration at scale.
- Utilize AI platforms to consolidate diverse project streams into unified roadmaps, generating initial metrics, status updates, and executive reporting dashboards.
- Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities by identifying tradeoffs early, applying risk-based judgment, and balancing long-term compliance objectives with urgent security needs.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in technical program management, with a track record of continuous improvement.
- Experience in cybersecurity or security program management in a technical, fast-moving environment.
- BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or related field or equivalent experience.
- Proven track record of creating realistic project plans, managing dependencies, and overseeing execution to meet commitments with predictability.
- Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity and authorization frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD SRGs), with the ability to translate requirements into program plans and measurable delivery.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
- Hands-on experience or strong competency in leveraging AI productivity tools and development platforms to automate routine program administration, with rigorous human-in-the-loop review of AI output.
- Comfortable managing tight deadlines, changing priorities, and ambiguity.
- Proven ability to forge and sustain effective partnerships internally and externally.
- Strong competency with Confluence and Jira and various development methodologies.
- Embraces technology including automation and AI augmentation.
- Experience working with multiple time zones and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
- Complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.