Program Manager, Third Party Security

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded in 2015 by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg to harness the power of technology to pursue some of societys most ambitious goals from curing or preventing all disease to transforming how students learn.

At CZI youll join a deeply collaborative mission-driven community where your work helps drive breakthroughs across our flagship nonprofit organizations Biohub and Learning Commons. Whether enabling scientific breakthroughs via open science and AI-powered biology or strengthening the tools teachers and students rely on every day your contributions help turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

Our teams operate at the intersection of innovation and scale building the infrastructure partnerships and capabilities that allow scientists educators and innovators to tackle some of the most complex challenges of our time and to do so with urgency integrity and optimism.

The Team

Across our work in Science Education and within our communities we pair technology with grantmaking impact investing and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Operations organization provides the support needed to push this work forward.
Operations consists of our Brand & Communications Central Tech Finance People Real Estate/Workplace/Events/Facilities/Security (REWFS) Strategy & Operations and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations services and strategies needed to support CZIs progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

The Opportunity

As we engage with the communities we serve we operate from a foundation of trust. We recognize that the responsible collection use and protection of information is essential to that trust. Across our products and initiatives safety privacy and security are embedded throughout the entire lifecycle.

We are seeking a program leader who is deeply committed to strengthening Third Party Security. The Third Party Security Program Manager will provide oversight coordination and execution support to advance key initiatives and ensure the effectiveness and maturity of the Third Party Security program.

What Youll Do

• Lead end-to-end project management for high-priority initiatives including tool integrations new system builds data migrations launch of new service offerings and other cross-functional efforts.
• Develop update and implement program documentation including but not limited to procedures technical materials templates training materials etc.
• Work on special projects as needed to enhance the Third Party Security program and streamline the operations process.
• Perform security assessments of new or existing vendors. This includes gathering information security controls evidence and review of evidence from third-parties on behalf of our internal clients.
• Drive remediation efforts on findings identified during or after the vendor security assessment.
• Act as an escalation point and SME for junior assessors on the team for high risk engagements.
• Help demonstrate CZIs commitment to security within the company and benchmark best practices across industries
• Nurture drive and maintain partnership relationships with internal clients and subject matter experts in Legal Privacy and Security
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills with the ability to think independently to ensure a smooth evidence collection experience for both internal partners and vendors.

What Youll Bring

• 5 years of experience in third party security risk management audit or related fields
• Experience supporting programs or projects with the ability to drive assigned workstreams through completion
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and provide practical control guidance escalating complex issues as appropriate
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and adapt to shifting timelines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a service-oriented mindset
• Proactive accountable and collaborative approach to achieving team goals

Compensation

The Redwood City CA base pay range for a new hire in this role is $134000 - $183700. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience as evaluated throughout the interview process.

This position may be eligible to participate in CZIs discretionary annual performance bonus program. Bonus eligibility and targets are determined in accordance with CZIs total rewards philosophy and may vary by role.

Better Together

As we grow were excited to strengthen in-person connections and cultivate a collaborative team-oriented environment. This role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite for at least 60% of the working month approximately 3 days a week with specific in-office days determined by the teams manager. The exact schedule will be at the hiring managers discretion and communicated during the interview process.

Benefits for the Whole You

Were thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.

• Provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving

If youre interested in a role but your previous experience doesnt perfectly align with each qualification in the job description we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

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