Program Manager III, Adversary Strategy (Remote)

CrowdStrike; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Generous PTO

Parental and adoption leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Vibrant office culture

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

CrowdStrike in the United States is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Office of Adversary Strategy, driving strategic and operational processes, scheduling, scoping and execution of large cross-functional projects.

You will collaborate with leadership across global teams, manage dependencies, measure success, and advocate for best practices. A strong background in Agile/Scrum and AI-enabled decision making is required, with a track record of delivering complex programs on time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies; SAFe a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguity-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive tactical project delivery with change management.
• Clarify business needs and measurable outcomes with team members.
• Define and track project success metrics.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and leaders.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Reduce silos to boost collaboration and productivity.
• Apply project management best practices and operational strategies.
• Track activities and manage schedules and priorities.
• Escalate critical issues and drive resolution.
• Lead senior-level program communications and status reporting.
• Provide guidance and best practices without dictating implementation.

Skills

Jira proficiency

Program management

Team coaching

Agile/Scrum

Scaled Agile (SAFe)

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

AI/data driven

Tools

Jira

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role

We are CrowdStrike, a fast-growing security company that protects our wide range of customers from cybersecurity attacks. We’re investing in program managers who are energetic, eager to learn, flexible, and capable of managing large scale, complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment. Your primary focus will be two-fold: acting in a lead Program Manager role for the Office of Adversary Strategy (facilitating strategic and operational processes), and being responsible for driving the scheduling, scoping and execution of projects, working directly with other Program/Project Managers and leadership in order to ensure timely delivery against the roadmap. You’ll work closely across functional teams to collaborate and ensure dependencies are well known and critical issues are identified and driven to resolution.

What You'll Do

• Plan and drive the tactical execution of project deliverables with change management considered at all phases
• Help team members clarify business needs and measurable project outcomes
• Determine and track project success metrics
• Communicate project progress and delivery to team members and leaders
• Identify areas of process improvement
• Reduce departmental silos to increase collaboration and productivity
• Implement project management best practices and operational strategies
• Track the status of project activities, and ensure that schedules and priorities are being met
• Ensure critical issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated if necessary
• Manage senior level project/program communication and status reporting
• Demonstrate the ability to discuss tasks with employees in a manner which gives guidance and best practices but does not dictate implementation

What You'll Need

• Must be proficient in the use of Jira (query/ticket creation, board creation and facilitation)
• 8+ years of experience working in a program/project management capacity
• Seasoned team coach that manages and alleviates (instead of running from) persistent obstacles
• Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and Project Management Methodologies, specifically Agile/Scrum. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework methodology a plus.
• Experience owning a program/ portfolio of products/features, scoping requirements, planning milestones, and being an active resource for technical teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Must enjoy consensus-driven environments where honest and open communications and collaboration are paramount
• Must work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions, worldwide, as part of a team
• Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail and have the ability to make logical, timely decisions
• Excel with proactively and independently driving for results in small team environments
• Demonstrate self-learning capabilities, taking initiative in a fast pace/quickly changing environment
• Be comfortable with ambiguity, and with deriving clarity from limited information and precedent, in order to devise solutions.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Experience with/exposure to the cybersecurity domain, in particular the threat landscape of nation-state/criminal actors, their varying methods of attack, and cybersecurity responses to those attacks
• Experience with Project Lifecycle and Project Management methodologies like Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Scaled Agile
• Experience with business transformation and implementing new processes
• Experience with/exposure to data science and/or machine learning
• Experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, others)

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 11-08-2026,

Bonus Points

• Experience with/exposure to the cybersecurity domain, in particular the threat landscape of nation-state/criminal actors, their varying methods of attack, and cybersecurity responses to those attacks
• Experience with Project Lifecycle and Project Management methodologies like Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Scaled Agile
• Experience with business transformation and implementing new processes
• Experience with/exposure to data science and/or machine learning
• Experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, others)