Strategic Ops Lead, Security & Tech (Remote + Equity)

Chainguard; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity/stock options

Unlimited PTO

Remote work with flexible coworking

Home office and internet stipend

100% health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Chainguard is seeking a senior leader to assist the CISO in shaping organizational strategy across Security & Technology and to drive programs that deliver outsized value to the Chainguard enterprise.

You will run planning cadences, prepare executive-level materials, and remove bottlenecks by aligning cross-functional teams. The role requires strong execution, executive presence, and the ability to partner with HR and Finance to plan headcount and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CISO in developing and executing strategic security initiatives.
• Run Security & Technology planning and operating cadence (QBRs, OKR cycles).
• Prepare executive materials: board decks, all-hands narratives.
• Identify organizational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional resolution.
• Act as trusted proxy: represent the CISO in internal meetings and make decisions within scope.
• Drive follow-through and hold the organization accountable to commitments.
• Collaborate with Security & Technology leaders and TPM staff on cross-functional programs.
• Manage dependencies between teams that no single team owns.
• Design and improve Security & Technology communications mechanisms.
• Build and maintain the operating system for how decisions are made and work is tracked.
• Partner with HR/People on headcount planning and FP&A for budgeting.

Job description

Chainguard is seeking a senior leader to assist the CISO in shaping organizational strategy across Security & Technology and to drive programs that deliver outsized value to the Chainguard enterprise.

You will run planning cadences, prepare executive-level materials, and remove bottlenecks by aligning cross-functional teams. The role requires strong execution, executive presence, and the ability to partner with HR and Finance to plan headcount and budgets.