Lead Technical Program Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive strategic internal security initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, SRE, IT, and Business Systems. The role emphasizes executive communication, disciplined program tracking, and reducing business risk.

The position is remote for US-based candidates, with compensation ranging from $152,000 to $190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in technical program or project management within information security or engineering organizations.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical projects intersecting with software development lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience with Jira for tracking complex backlogs and dependencies.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in executive-level reporting and cross-team facilitation.
• Ability to translate complex security initiatives into structured project roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute strategic roadmaps for core internal security initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, SRE, IT, and Business Systems to scope requirements and track project milestones.
• Implement structured intake and prioritization processes for security projects.
• Identify and escalate cross-departmental blockers and resource gaps with actionable options.
• Serve as the primary liaison for security-driven initiatives, streamlining communications with partners and vendors.
• Deliver executive-ready reports on program health and project progress, focusing on business risk reduction.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Roadmap & planning

Security program management

Tools

Jira

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will lead strategic technical programs that strengthen internal security capabilities and improve how cross-functional teams deliver complex initiatives. You will partner closely with Engineering, SRE, IT, and Business Systems to align requirements, manage dependencies, and keep critical work moving forward. The position also calls for strong executive communication, disciplined program tracking, and a practical approach to reducing business risk across the organization.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $152,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute strategic roadmaps for core internal security initiatives
• Partner with Engineering, SRE, IT, and Business Systems to scope requirements and track project milestones
• Implement structured intake and prioritization processes for security projects
• Identify and escal... cross-departmental blockers and resource gaps with actionable options
• Serve as the primary liaison for security-driven initiatives, streamlining communications with partners and vendors
• Deliver executive-ready reports on program health and project progress, focusing on business risk reduction

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in technical program or project management within information security or engineering organizations
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical projects intersecting with software development lifecycles
• Hands-on experience with project management tools like Jira for tracking complex backlogs and dependencies
• Strong communication skills, particularly in executive-level reporting and cross-team facilitation
• Ability to translate complex security initiatives into structured project roadmaps

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health, wellness, and retirement benefits
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on role and employment type
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.