Sr. Program Manager - Engineer, CTIO (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CrowdStrike is looking for a skilled Program Manager based in Sunnyvale, CA to lead complex engineering projects using innovative AI approaches. This hybrid role requires collaboration with engineering teams across various projects, demonstrating technical fluency and strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in program management, particularly in platform engineering, and will play a critical role in driving project deliverables that align with business objectives. CrowdStrike offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ or 10+ years managing complex platform engineering and infrastructure programs.
• Expert-level Jira proficiency and Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
• Strong organizational awareness with ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering teams to manage technical decision-making processes.
• Create project delivery schedules for platform initiatives.
• Track status of engineering activities and ensure timely releases.

Skills

Program Management

Technical Fluency

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

7+ or 10+ years managing complex platform engineering

Tools

Jira

GitLab

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. 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 also a mission‑driven company.

About The Role

We’re investing in program managers who are energetic, eager to learn, flexible and capable of managing large scale/complex engineering projects in a fast‑paced environment through innovative AI‑enhanced approaches. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for directly supporting and engaging in the work and projects of the CTIO team. The CTIO ensures CrowdStrike maintains its position as a technology leader by fostering engineering excellence, aligning technical capabilities with business objectives, and anticipating emerging threats and market trends. You will be deeply embedded with engineering teams and partners across the organization to drive complex platform engineering programs, providing hands‑on program leadership and direct support to sensor, cloud engineering and research teams.

What You’ll Do

Traditional Program Management (70%)

• Partner and facilitate directly with sensor engineering, cloud engineering and research teams at all levels; from debugging deployment issues with engineers to providing executive updates on project initiatives
• Demonstrate technical fluency in architecture, cloud infrastructure, build systems and platform engineering practices to align with business objectives and drive project deliverables
• Drive technical decision‑making processes, facilitating discussions between engineering teams to resolve architectural challenges, infrastructure dependencies, and build system optimizations
• Create and drive project delivery schedules for endpoint and cloud platform initiatives, working with engineering management on task assignments and managing progress of portfolio phases through detailed implementation tasks
• Collaborate with multiple worldwide business units to clearly identify, explain, and communicate project involvement, goals, expectations and deliverables for programs
• Proactively track status of engineering activities and ensure schedules and priorities are met for releases
• Ensure critical infrastructure issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated appropriately, creatively addressing complex problems and managing risks at both project and cross‑portfolio levels
• Manage daily/weekly project communication and status reporting for complex platform initiatives
• Coach distributed teams and cross‑functional partners on frameworks and shared accountability, synthesizing complex portfolio insights to drive aligned, executable outcomes across the organization

AI Tooling Creation (30%)

• Build AI‑powered dashboards and automated reporting systems using Claude skills and agentic workflows for program monitoring and insights
• Create intelligent integrations between Jira, GitLab, monitoring tools and build systems that surface platform health and program risks automatically
• Design AI‑enhanced workflows that automate routine program management tasks while improving visibility into sensor platform engineering programs, freeing time for strategic stakeholder management and relationship building

Location

• This is a hybrid role based out Redmond, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, Austin, TX, Arlington, VA, NYC, or Toronto with an expectation of being in the office at least 2 days per week.

Program Management Excellence

• 7+ or 10+ years managing complex platform engineering and infrastructure programs with 100+ engineers
• Expert‑level Jira proficiency and Agile/Scrum methodology experience
• Proven track record owning programs/portfolios of products/features, scoping requirements, and planning milestones
• Strong organizational awareness with ability to navigate complex organizational structures, manage cross‑functional stakeholders in dispersed portfolios, and understand how Sensor Foundations work connects to enterprise strategy
• Ability to extrapolate context from complex technical conversations and provide teams with valuable summations around action items and next steps
• Attention to detail with ability to make logical, timely decisions in fast‑paced environments
• Excel at proactively driving results while serving as an active resource for technical teams

Leadership & Communication

• Seasoned team coach managing distributed platform and cloud engineering teams across timezones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to traverse seamlessly between strategic direction and tactical execution
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills that create impact beyond individual contributions, fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries
• Proven track record of mentoring and supporting other program managers while driving organizational change in platform engineering contexts
• Must work effectively with cross‑functional groups across divisions worldwide as part of a collaborative team

Bonus Points

• Background building platform engineering tools or infrastructure automation
• Hands‑on experience with agentic AI tools (Claude Code, GitHub, Copilot) as daily workflow accelerators
• Ability to build Claude skills, AI workflows and prompt engineering solutions
• Experience integrating AI into existing enterprise workflows and infrastructure tools
• Comfort with light development in Python or Go for AI automation scripts
• Familiarity with enterprise AI deployment and change management in cloud environments
• Experience supporting platform engineering portfolios that drive infrastructure, build systems, cloud architecture and system reliability
• Experience with sensor technologies, endpoint security platforms or distributed systems reliability engineering
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure and platform engineering operations

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, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. We base all employment decisions 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 $140,000 – $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.