Principal Technical Program Manager, Engineering

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. Own tracking for every program crossing squad or domain lines from kickoff until completion .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaLead💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management within engineering or technology organizations, with a strong focus on building coordination systems and managing dependencies across teams. Proficient in utilizing Jira and AI tools for automation and reporting, while effectively communicating with stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

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Program ManagementJira AdministrationDependency MappingAI Automation ToolsAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementDependency MappingCoordination SystemsSDLC UnderstandingAgile PracticesWorkflow AutomationReporting ToolsCost MeasurementCross-Team Documentation

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityClear WritingFlexibilityPersistent Follow-ThroughComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

JiraDashboardsAI ToolsScriptsCoordination Tools

Industry Keywords

B2B SaaSCybersecurityDefenseSecurity-Focused ProductsHardware and Software Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own tracking for every program crossing squad or domain lines from kickoff until completion
Map dependencies between squads, keep dependency maps current, and flag risks early
Build the engineering status and visibility system
Automate coordination using Jira, dashboards, scripts, and AI agents
Run planning syncs, sequencing reviews, and written cross-team updates
Investigate stalled dependencies, connect the right leads, and escalate unresolved issues to the VP of Engineering
Provide accurate engineering inputs to the PMO for portfolio-level reporting
Support managers running quarter-long champion initiatives with lightweight tracking and goal reviews
Measure and improve the cost of coordination as the team grows
Document cross-team operating processes for new squads
Report to the VP of Engineering without direct reports or ownership of product and technical decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in program or project management in engineering or technology organizations
3+ years at a B2B SaaS company
Evidence of building coordination systems, tools, and processes that outlasted your tenure
Experience in fast-growing or changing organizations where structure was still being defined
Technical depth to understand dependencies, architecture tradeoffs, and the SDLC, and to be taken seriously by engineers
No CS degree or coding requirement
Expert in Jira and comfortable administering it, plus dashboards and reporting tools
Hands-on use of AI tools to automate tracking, summarize status, or surface risk
Track record of influencing without authority
Flexibility on methodology
Persistent follow-through with a light touch
Clear, direct writing
Comfort with ambiguity
Experience in cybersecurity, defense, or other security-focused products preferred
Experience with programs crossing hardware, software, and operations boundaries preferred
Prior director-level or business operations scope preferred
Experience adapting Scrum, Kanban, or other agile practices preferred
Experience building agentic workflows or scripts for delivery reporting preferred
Must be eligible to work without immigration sponsorship; SecurityScorecard does not provide immigration sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Stock options
Health benefits
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursements
Annual performance-based incentive compensation awards
Equity
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities