Senior AI Security Programs Leader (Hybrid)

TENEX.AI; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TENEX is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to orchestrate AI-native security initiatives, bridging AI research, infrastructure engineering, and security operations in a fast-growing MDR environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams across AI, security and product, own program delivery, and translate complex technical challenges into actionable roadmaps while maintaining high security and reliability standards. Hybrid role located in San Jose, CA or Kansas City, KS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical program management delivering large-scale AI or ML initiatives.
• Deep engagement with engineering on architectural decisions, including LLM deployment and data infrastructure.
• Experience building scalable processes in high-growth startup environments with security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs aligning AI research, engineering, and security teams.
• Scale AI-driven security capabilities from prototype to production-grade deployment.
• Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies across distributed teams.
• Define PM practices for AI projects ensuring security, compliance, and performance standards.
• Bridge communication between AI researchers/engineers and executives with clear roadmaps.

Skills

Cybersecurity Fluency

AI Program Management

Technical Depth

Operational Rigor

Communication & Influence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/InfoSec

CISSP or similar cybersecurity certs

Job description

TENEX is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to orchestrate AI-native security initiatives, bridging AI research, infrastructure engineering, and security operations in a fast-growing MDR environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams across AI, security and product, own program delivery, and translate complex technical challenges into actionable roadmaps while maintaining high security and reliability standards. Hybrid role located in San Jose, CA or Kansas City, KS.