Senior Technical Program Manager, Security

Squarespace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive complex security initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate across teams to ensure efficient delivery of high-priority projects, while fostering a culture of transparency and effective communication. With a focus on agile methodologies, you will guide the product development lifecycle from ideation to execution, influencing without authority and bridging gaps between diverse teams. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

100% covered medical premiums

Fertility and adoption benefits

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Global Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits with employer match

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks parental leave

Education reimbursement

Dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch and snacks

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical program management or similar roles.
• Strong agile background with scrum/kanban experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Ensure clear project planning, tracking, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Agile Methodologies

Cross-functional Collaboration

Risk Mitigation

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Atlassian Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

The Squarespace Technical Program Management (TPM) team is looking for a Senior TPM to support our mission of helping teams to deliver top company priorities with efficiency and predictability. In this role, you will work with the Security group, collaborating closely across Product Management and Engineering. You will lead the planning and execution of cross-functional, complex technical initiatives that address some of our most challenging security initiatives. Your responsibilities will include ensuring clear project/program planning, leadership communication, transparent progress tracking, risk mitigation, and efficient delivery against high-priority company objectives.

This is a NYC-based role working from our office 2 days per week. You will report to the Manager of Technical Program Management.

You'll Get To…

TPMs oversee the product development lifecycle end-to-end, including:

• Creating clear & helpful plans throughout product discovery and delivery (scope, milestones, tasks, roles and responsibilities, risk mitigation, etc.)
• Breaking down silos and bridging communication gaps across teams (Product, Engineering, Finance, etc.)
• Driving discovery momentum from ideation to defined scope and requirements
• Tracking project status and reporting updates to project stakeholders

Who We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in a technical program manager (or similar) position, working on engineering-driven projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Experience working collaboratively across organizations, influencing without direct authority
• Ability to partner with leadership to build and maintain roadmaps, lead planning meetings, and implement efficient communication and practices within Security.
• Strong agile background, with experience implementing scrum/kanban best practices and facilitating team level process improvement.
• Experience in the creation and maintenance of comprehensive roadmaps and project dashboards, coordinating across multiple teams
• Prior experience working in Security or partnering with security engineering teams on technical projects
• Prior experience with vendor management & submitting RFIs
• Working knowledge of the Atlassian suite and Google Workspace

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $126,500 -$203,550 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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