Staff Technical Program Manager, Security

Our Security team operates at the intersection of advanced machine learning systems federal compliance and high-growth technology execution. As a Staff Technical Program Manager you will operate as a strategic partner to Security leadershipowning the how behind the organizations most critical initiatives and shaping the operating model that allows Scale to move with startup velocity while meeting rigorous security and compliance standards. This role is designed for senior TPMs who thrive in ambiguity influence without authority and drive clarity across complex cross-functional systems. You will serve as the connective tissue between strategy and execution translating executive intent into scalable programs that span Commercial Public Sector and International Public Sector businesses. If you are motivated by leverage systems thinking and building durable mechanisms that outlast any single project wed love to hear from you.

You will:

• Own the strategic planning and execution cadence for the Security organization translating leadership priorities into durable roadmaps milestones and operating mechanisms.

• Orchestrate high-impact cross-functional programs requiring alignment across Security IT Legal Compliance Engineering and Business Units.

• Act as a force multiplier for Security leadership by driving prioritization dependency management and decision-making across a complex matrixed environment.

• Define and evolve how the broader company engages with Security transforming ambiguity and friction into predictable scalable engagement models.

• Build executive-level dashboards reporting and narratives that provide real-time visibility into program health risk and resourcing tradeoffs.

• Establish feedback loops across Security and partner organizations (Legal HR Finance Engineering) to continuously improve execution quality and speed.

• Drive alignment between security strategy and business outcomes across both Commercial and Public Sector environments.

• Ensure Scales security programs align with industry standards and regulatory frameworks while maintaining operational velocity.

Ideally youd have:

• 8 years of experience in Technical Program Management Engineering Operations or a closely related technical field with demonstrated Staff-level scope and ownership.

• Significant experience working within or alongside Information Security Infrastructure or Compliance organizations.

• A proven ability to operate in dual-use environments balancing commercial SaaS delivery with Public Sector and federal compliance requirements.

• Deep familiarity with frameworks such as FedRAMP DoD SRG IL5/IL6 SOC 2 and NIST 800-53 including the engineering effort required to implement them.

• Strong technical fluency enabling effective partnership with senior engineers on cloud infrastructure (AWS) identity systems and secure SDLC practices.

• Demonstrated ability to influence Director- and Executive-level stakeholders without direct managerial authority.

• Experience managing complex operational budgets vendor relationships and cross-organizational dependencies.

• A systems-thinking mindset: you build mechanisms not just plans and optimize for long-term leverage over short-term wins.

• Strong analytical capabilities with experience using tools such as SQL Jira or BI platforms to inform strategy and execution.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a track record of producing clear executive-level artifacts.

• Comfort working closely with Legal and Finance on contracts risk decisions and operational tradeoffs.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience supporting or scaling AI and Machine Learning systems.

• Background in high-growth or hyper-scaling technology companies.

• Current or previous U.S. Security Clearance.

• Hands-on experience with SQL or other database technologies for large-scale data analysis.

• Experience securing AWS-based cloud environments.

• Prior experience in security or technical consulting roles.

PLEASE NOTE:Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the worlds most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the worlds leading models and help enterprises and governments build deploy and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta Cisco DLA Piper Mayo Clinic Time Inc. the Government of Qatar and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

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