Staff Technical Program Manager

Summary

Join MongoDB as a Staff Technical Program Manager and drive the successful delivery of high-impact, cross-functional programs crucial to our security, compliance, and identity & access management (IAM) strategy. You will own the end-to-end program lifecycle, ensuring we meet stringent regulatory requirements like FedRAMP while enabling secure, scalable product experiences. Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Security, GRC, and field-facing teams to define program goals and execute against our product vision. Uncover solutions to complex technical and compliance challenges, facilitate design trade-off discussions, and provide data-driven insights. This remote role based in the United States requires strong technical acumen and leadership skills to manage and mentor teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years in an engineering organization leading large-scale, cross-functional technical programs, including 5+ years of direct experience with security, compliance, and privacy-focused initiatives
• Proven track record delivering programs aligned to FedRAMP or other regulated industry standards, including working with auditors, control owners, and engineering leads to achieve and maintain certification
• Practical experience in Identity and Access Management, authentication/authorization protocols (e.g., SAML, OIDC, OAuth), role-based access control, and related security architectures
• Ability to participate in and influence technical discussions, with a background in software development, infrastructure, or systems engineering
• Skilled at identifying compliance, security, and delivery risks early, and partnering with teams to create actionable mitigation plans
• Adept at orchestrating multiple concurrent work streams with complex interdependencies
• Exceptional written and verbal skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Balances regulatory requirements with user and business needs to deliver secure, compliant, and customer-centric solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead critical security and compliance programs, including FedRAMP authorization and renewals, IAM platform enhancements, and related initiatives—to elevate our posture from moderate to high-level compliance across MongoDB’s products and infrastructure
• Leverage deep technical acumen and analytical skills to break down abstract compliance and security requirements into actionable engineering deliverables
• Partner closely with Security, GRC, and Engineering stakeholders to proactively identify and mitigate risks related to compliance, security posture, and program delivery
• Drive programs that intersect infrastructure, application security, identity management, and access control, ensuring robust and compliant architectures
• Develop and scale program management frameworks that balance agility with operational rigor, providing the right level of process to ensure predictable outcomes
• Act as a key liaison in technical design discussions, summarizing trade-offs, risks, and recommended paths forward for executives and technical leaders
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across Product, Design, GTM, and Security teams to accelerate decision-making and execution
• Mentor junior TPMs and lead by example in setting a high bar for operational excellence, stakeholder communication, and delivery predictability
• Apply deep knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR) to advise on program scope, dependencies, and roadmap impacts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a portfolio of compliance programs beyond FedRAMP (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR)
• Familiarity with MongoDB or similar database technologies
• Hands-on experience with program management tools like Jira, Aha, or Rally

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Mental health counseling
• Access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
• Health benefits offerings