Role Overview:We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join a growing Security team, with focus on program delivery, driving portfolio management and operating model practices for Backblaze.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of enterprise security programs (e.g., vulnerability management, incident response readiness, identity and access management, data protection, cloud security) from initiation through delivery
- Communicate technical security concepts and program status clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
- Develop and maintain detailed program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent security initiatives
- Identify, track, and mitigate program risks and dependencies, escalating blockers to leadership with clear options and recommendations
- Drive cross-functional coordination between engineering, product, legal, and third-party vendors to ensure security controls are implemented on schedule
- Establish and report on program goals, dashboards, and status updates for executive and board-level audiences
- Manage the intake, prioritization, and tracking of security findings, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts across teams
- Support incident response coordination, including post-incident reviews and follow-up action tracking
- Continuously improve program management processes, tooling, and governance frameworks specific to security operations
- Foster a culture of transparency and trust, apply lean value-driven approach, manage by influence, support and empower technical teams through servant leadership
- In partnership with other TPMs, participate in implementation of continuous cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Qualifications:Required Experience & Technical Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience); Master's degree a plus
- 8+ years of technical program management experience, including 3+ years managing security-focused programs
- Strong understanding of security domains: vulnerability management, threat modeling, identity and access management, network security, cloud security, and incident response
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, HIPAA, or FedRAMP
- Relevant security certifications, such as:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional)
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
- Cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate)
Other qualifications:- Ability to adapt agile management principles to a variety of development environments
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex, cross-functional programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact for executive audiences
- Strong analytical and risk-assessment skills, with experience using program management and ticketing tools
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence without direct authority across engineering, legal, and executive teams
- High attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and comfort operating with ambiguity during active incidents
- Experience with Atlassian & Google product suites a plus
Backblaze Perks:- Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
- Competitive compensation and 401K
- RSU grants for full-time employees
- ESPP program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Maternity & paternity leave
- MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your
- workstation
- Childcare bonus (human children only)
- Fertility treatment and support
- Learning & development program
- Commuter benefits
- Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
At this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you're reading. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Learning, developing, and growing are key parts of our culture. We're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways. We want people to feel comfortable expressing their true selves and to come, stay, and do their best work here.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US- based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
The expected salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000.
