Program Manager
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
Fieldguide is establishing a new state of trust for global commerce and capital markets through automating and streamlining the work of assurance and audit practitioners specifically within cybersecurity privacy and financial audit. Put simply we build software for the people who enable trust between businesses.
Were based in San Francisco CA but built as a remote-first company that enables you to do your best work from anywhere. Were backed by top investors including Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives Bessemer Venture Partners 8VC Floodgate Y Combinator DNX Ventures Global Founders Capital Justin Kan Elad Gil and more.
We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. We need people from all backgrounds and walks of life to help build the future of audit and advisory. Fieldguides team is inclusive driven humble and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building seeking teammates that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each others growth.
As an early stage start-up employee youll have the opportunity to build out the future of business trust. We make audit practitioners lives easier by bringing together up to 50% of their work and giving them better work-life balance. If you share our values and enthusiasm for building a great culture and product you will find a home at Fieldguide.
Were looking for a Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of complex cross-functional programs. Youll partner closely with Leadership Engineering Product Sales Finance and Operations to keep initiatives aligned with business goals on schedule and within budget. This role suits someone who thrives on structure in ambiguous environments someone who can turn a loosely defined initiative into a well-scoped program with clear owners milestones and metrics.
Program & Project Execution
Own end-to-end delivery of strategic programs from scoping through launch ensuring alignment with company goals timelines and budget.
Define scopes schedules and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders and keep everyone communicating clearly as plans evolve.
Track progress against milestones reallocating resources as needed to keep programs on track.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as the connective tissue between multiple organizations keeping strategies and priorities aligned across teams.
Serve as the main point of contact for both internal teams and external stakeholders or vendors making sure information flows both ways.
Risk & Issue Management
Spot technical financial and operational risks early and build mitigation plans before they become blockers.
Troubleshoot issues as they arise and keep programs moving despite shifting circumstances.
Metrics & Reporting
Define KPIs that reflect the health and impact of each program and report on them to leadership.
Use data to inform prioritization decisions and to continuously improve how programs are run.
Change Management
Lead the rollout of new tools processes and workflows tied to program execution with attention to adoption and minimal disruption.
Support end users through transitions including training and documentation as needed.
Capacity Planning
Partner with CS leadership to forecast resourcing needs and support headcount/capacity planning tied to roadmap execution.
Continuous Improvement
Stay current on program management best practices and SaaS industry trends and bring in new tools or frameworks that raise the bar on execution.
Experience: 5 years managing complex cross-functional programs ideally within SaaS enterprise software or a related technical environment.
Technical fluency: Comfortable working alongside product experts and translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders (and vice versa).
Project Management Tools: Familiar with tools like Jira Asana Linear or similar and comfortable operating within Agile/Scrum frameworks.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communicator who can flex style across execs engineers and external partners.
Analytical mindset: Comfortable defining and tracking KPIs and using data to make the case for prioritization or process changes.
Adaptability: Energized rather than rattled by ambiguity and a fast-changing roadmap.
Education: Bachelors degree in a related field (Business Engineering Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
Certified: PMP Agile Scrum Master or similar project/program management certification.
Experience working with or selling into large enterprise or Big 4-style customers.
Background in Audit & Accounting.
Background in a regulated or compliance-adjacent space (security privacy audit fintech etc.).
Prior experience scaling PM practices at an early- or growth-stage startup.
Fieldguide is a values-based company. Our values are:
Fearless - Inspire & break down seemingly impossible walls.
Fast - Launch fast with excellence iterate to perfection.
Lovable - Deliver happiness & 11 star experiences.
Owners - Execute & run the business with ownership.
Win-win - Create mutual value & earn trust for life.
Inclusive - Scale the best ideas with inclusive teams.
Competitive compensation packages with meaningful ownership
Flexible PTO
401k
Wellness benefits
Technology & Work from Home reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Fieldguide AI Platform for Advisory & Audit provides an engagement automation platform for advisory and audit firms to save time, increase margins, and improve client satisfaction.