[Hiring] Staff Technical Program Manager, Security @GoFundMe

Role Description

Join us! The GoFundMe team is searching for our next Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM), Security to drive execution, alignment, and accountability across security initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with security engineering, infrastructure, GRC, and product teams to develop strategic roadmaps, establish metrics, and ensure seamless program execution. Your work will help scale security efforts, optimize processes, and improve visibility across the organization.

• Drive execution of security programs by developing structured plans, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain security roadmaps that align security initiatives with business objectives, engineering priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and refine security metrics to track program effectiveness, measure risk reduction, and provide visibility to leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between security, engineering, IT, and product teams to embed security into business processes and the software development lifecycle.
• Identify risks and roadblocks, proactively working with teams to resolve dependencies, optimize resources, and ensure timely execution of security initiatives.
• Own security program reporting, providing executive summaries, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, including the CISO and executive team.
• Standardize program management processes for security initiatives, ensuring consistent execution and communication across the organization.
• Evangelize security best practices by fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability across teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in security, infrastructure, or cloud environments.
• Proven track record of driving large-scale security initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience in roadmap development, strategic planning, and execution management in a security or engineering environment.
• Excellent ability to structure complex programs, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience building and tracking security KPIs and metrics to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with engineering leaders, executives, and external partners.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001), but with a focus on execution rather than compliance ownership.
• Technical understanding of security concepts in areas such as cloud security, application security, and infrastructure security is a plus.

Benefits

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering program.