Staff Technical Program Manager, Product Security

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At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Product Security team. In this role, you will be crucial in driving the execution of security initiatives across our product portfolio, ensuring our products are secure by design and compliant with industry standards and customer requirements. You will serve as the connective tissue between the Security, Product, and Engineering teams, translating security requirements into actionable plans and driving those plans to successful completion.

As a Staff Technical Program Manager you will...

Technical & Architectural Guidance

• Leverage strong technical acumen and previous experience in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to guide product teams in delivering high-quality, secure software for customers.

• Understand and contribute to architectural reviews and design discussions, providing security-focused feedback.

• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to convey technical requirements derived from security specifications, threat models, and compliance mandates (e.g., security features, cryptographic implementations, vulnerability remediation).

Program Leadership & Execution

• Organize, lead, and drive complex, cross-functional programs focused on improving the security posture of our products. This includes defining program scope, objectives, milestones, and success metrics.

• Manage dependencies, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues across multiple engineering, product, and security teams and stakeholders.

• Track progress, provide regular status updates, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery of security initiatives.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong communication channels with diverse audiences, including executive leadership, engineering managers, product owners, and individual contributors.

• Clearly and professionally communicate program status, risks, and technical decisions, focusing on facts and constructive problem-solving rather than placing blame.

• Actively seek and be receptive to opportunities for mentorship to further hone communication and leadership skills.

We are excited if you have...

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Strong ability of collaborating across multiple functional teams, influencing without authority and managing ambiguity

• Proven strong customer focus

• Experience in managing a remote team

• Solid technical background, with the ability to dive into technical details and understand complex systems and software architectures.

• Proven track record of successfully organizing and leading complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Bsc/Msc in related field or equivalent experience

You may also have...

• Previous experience as a software developer or engineer (e.g., 2+ years of hands-on coding experience).

• Experience with security accreditations, compliance frameworks, or government standards such as FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards), FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program), ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar.

• Demonstrated understanding of security principles, secure coding practices, and common web/cloud security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

• Experience working with security tools and processes such as static/dynamic analysis security testing (SAST/DAST), vulnerability management systems, and bug bounty programs.

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, CISM).

• Excellent understanding of computer systems and distributed systems

• Ability to use Github Enterprise and related plugins for automation needs

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy

• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program

• Access to Continued Career Development

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups

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