Senior Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join Marqeta as a Senior Technical Program Manager and lead large-scale cybersecurity initiatives. You will drive transformational programs, collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities include structuring and driving cybersecurity programs, developing partnerships, leveraging control frameworks, and driving S-SDLC enablement. This role requires extensive experience in technical program management, a strong understanding of security frameworks, and proficiency in agile methodologies. Marqeta offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, annual bonuses, multiple health insurance options, flexible time off, a retirement savings program, equity, a remote work stipend, development dollars, and family-forming benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience managing technical programs or projects involving the engineering, delivery, and operations of engineering services technologies and infrastructure
• Understanding of security best practices and frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, PCI 3DS, PCI PIN, ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Secure Software Development, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and OWASP top 10
• Proficient in agile product development practices
• Strong communicator, able to work independently across time zones
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and seeing the big picture to drive success
• Confident in working with diverse teams, including executive sponsors
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects
• Pragmatic problem-solver, resourceful, and action-oriented
• Change agent with a focus on progress over perfection

Responsibilities

• Structure and drive a portfolio of cybersecurity programs and projects to support evolution of Marqeta’s cybersecurity maturity
• Develop and leverage strong partnerships for transformation while remaining agile to respond to changing business needs
• Leverage applicable control frameworks to align and demonstrate improvements (e.g. SOX, PCI DSS, PCI 3DS, PCI PIN, ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Secure Software Development, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
• Drive S-SDLC enablement across engineering and partner with security team on continuous process improvement
• Proactively work with key stakeholders to identify the highest priority Initiatives
• Define and execute communication plans to report each program across multiple stakeholders in Marqeta including executive-ready reporting
• Manage risks, schedules, and blockers, facilitating problem-solving for the team
• Validate assumptions, define success metrics, and use data to drive strategic improvements
• Suggest improvements to TPM standards to enhance PMO service quality
• Use scrum and agile practices to boost cybersecurity initiative delivery across engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM degree with engineering experience preferred
• Jira expertise
• Experience in electronic payments and accounting systems
• 2+ years of engineering experience or equivalent training
• Project management (PMP) and security (CISSP) certifications
• Experience in high-growth companies

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Annual bonuses
• Remote work