Security Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Abnormal Security as an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive the successful execution of security initiatives within the Security Operations and Engineering team. You will manage cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives and working closely with engineering teams. This role blends technical program management with security domain knowledge to plan, execute, and measure security programs. You will shape the security roadmap and establish scalable program management practices. The position requires proven experience in program management within a security context, strong technical skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Requirements

• 4+ years in a program manager role assigned to GRC, Security, or a team in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading complex technical programs and successfully executing projects with an emphasis on delivering results
• Strong understanding of security concepts and practical usage
• Proficiency in JIRA, ServiceNow, or similar project management tools
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities align with strategy and manage the timely and high-quality execution of Security initiative landmarks
• Work with project managers to develop project plans
• Design and manage program/project reporting for varying levels of audience
• Coordinate with other program managers to ensure consistency across programs/projects within the InfoSec organization
• Drive program maturity growth through development of program maturity models and maturity roadmap; track progress
• Create and maintain program roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables
• Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Manage program tracking and reporting through JIRA and ServiceNow
• Partner with engineering teams to develop clear, actionable acceptance criteria
• Identify and mitigate program risks through proactive planning
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and dependency management
• Present regular status updates to stakeholders at all levels
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices
• Maintain comprehensive program documentation
• Maintain regular, clear communication with project teams, key partners, and management regarding the status of programs, projects, owned processes and issues management
• Effectively communicate program and project execution status, program health and effectiveness, key accomplishments, and risks to senior management both within Security and to our business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (PMP, CSM, CISSP, CISM)
• Prefer a degree in information assurance, computer science, information security, or business
• Experience preferably at a technology or SaaS / Cloud and/or with a regulated public company
• Experience with cloud security initiatives
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools
• Experience with risk management frameworks
• Background in security compliance standards
• Experience with automated security testing and tooling
• Track record of implementing program management best practices
• Experience with security incident response processes
• Familiarity with security architecture and design principles

Benefits

• Bonus
• Restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Benefits
• Base salary range: $137,700 — $162,000 USD
• San Francisco/New York Base pay range: $153,000 — $180,000 USD