[Hiring] Senior Technical Program Manager @Wiz

Role Description

Wiz is looking for a senior leader to join our security team. The Senior Technical Program Manager will have the ability to protect cloud-native SaaS software companies and be able to balance risk mitigations with the demands of supporting a hyper-growth organization. Your key responsibilities include:

• Aligning IT and security initiatives with strategic goals.
• Optimizing processes to enhance efficiency.
• Measuring the tangible benefits of technology initiatives on Wiz's performance, risk mitigation, and customer satisfaction.
• Working directly for the Head of Technical Program Management to break down silos, optimize processes, and foster collaboration between security practices.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related Information Technology field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Security and/or IT.
• Proven understanding of the enterprise technology and IT landscape, including infrastructure, cloud platforms, and systems architecture, along with security threats, compliance frameworks, and modern security architectures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Technical project and program management track record in technology domains.
• Thrives in ambiguous, high-growth environments where priorities and scope can shift quickly.
• Demonstrated experience presenting technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical aspects and business goals.
• Leadership through collaboration, a bias for action, and experience working within fast-paced, high-performance teams.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of software development processes.
• Proven creative problem-solving, analytical skills, and a collaborative, team-player work style.
• Cybersecurity certifications a plus (CISM, CISSP, etc).

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale, multi-team programs spanning security, IT, and engineering teams from strategy through execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional leadership and technical owners across security, legal, engineering, and business teams to align on priorities, dependencies, and shared outcomes.
• Partner with heads of practice to develop and manage a unified security and compliance framework across the organization.
• Own end-to-end project/program governance, tracking risk, scope, and timelines, and proactively surfacing blockers to leadership.
• Integrate various external drivers and frameworks to streamline and automate efforts.
• Ensure controls are applied correctly in alignment with Wiz business objectives.
• Proactively assess and mitigate associated risks with industry frameworks and ensure the organization's overall risk posture is managed effectively.
• Stay informed about evolving customer expectations and adjust approach accordingly to meet new requirements.
• Collaborate across teams fostering a culture of compliance within Wiz.