Figma

Technical Program Manager, Security

Figma$140K — $245K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in cloud or SaaS environments
  • Strong grasp of information security principles
  • Ability to analyze technical details and solve complex problems
  • Proven communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools

Responsibilities

  • Own program execution for security and compliance initiatives
  • Lead cross-functional programs with project management expertise
  • Drive project alignment and facilitate decision-making
  • Build trusted partnerships across the organization
  • Champion effective collaboration practices for team efficiency

Benefits

  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and recharge days
  • Learning & development stipend
  • Work from home stipend and cell phone reimbursement
  • Equity offerings and annual bonus plans
Full Job Description
We're looking for an expert Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support our Security Operations team. In this role, you'll partner with our Business and Technology teams to lead cross-functional programs that are critical to how we manage risk and secure our organization. You'll ensure alignment across teams, deliver on commitments, develop solutions, and clear roadblocks so we can move forward together. Beyond execution, you'll roll up your sleeves to shape how teams work together-championing security practices, strengthening operations, and solving tough problems with scalable, repeatable practices. This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States. What you'll do at Figma: • Own end-to-end program execution for security, compliance, and infrastructure initiatives-managing dependencies, milestones, risks, and reporting at a portfolio level • Lead highly cross-functional programs, using strong project management skills to deliver complex initiatives in a collaborative and transparent way • Drive project alignment by handling dependencies, guiding technical discussions, facilitating decision making, and ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time • Influence outcomes by building trusted, strong partnerships across the organization • Champion effective ways of working-finding the right balance of tools, structure & practices while continuously improving how we collaborate and deliver on our commitments We'd love to hear from you if you have: • 5+ years of program or project management experience in a cloud or SaaS environment supporting enterprise technology or security teams • Strong understanding of information security principles and controls, including data protection, access management, and application security • Ability to dive into technical details and apply that knowledge to drive alignment and solve complex challenges • Experience communicating complex security risks and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Figma) and the judgment to apply them effectively based on team needs While not required, it's an added plus if you also have: • PMP & Scrum Certifications • Prior experience with identity and access management systems and practices, vendor security and technology governance processes, risk assessments, security investigations, detection and response operations, and incident response • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2, and experience with ITGC frameworks • Familiarity with AI/ML risk considerations or AI risk frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OECD, ISO 42001) • Experience with using AI tools (e.g Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Open AI Codex, etc) to automate and scale manual processes and decision-making workflows Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in Figma's San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. Figma offers equity to employees, as well a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma's compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Annual Base Salary Range: $140,000-$245,000 USD

About Figma

Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping tool for digital projects. The company was founded in 2012 by Dylan Field and Evan Wallace. Figma's software is used by designers and developers to create user interfaces, websites, and mobile applications. The company has offices in San Francisco and London.
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500 employees
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Founded
2012

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