Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GitHub is a developer platform company and home of open source. The Staff Technical Program Manager will drive complex security product programs by coordinating engineering, product, design, business, and go-to-market teams, managing plans, dependencies, risks, and outcomes. The role will also improve TPM processes and develop reusable tools and frameworks while partnering with senior leaders.
Responsibilities
- The Technical Program Manager partners with engineering leaders, product managers, and stakeholders across GitHub to build and execute comprehensive program plans, manage dependencies and risks, and ensure teams deliver high-quality outcomes. TPMs provide clear communication, drive alignment, and help leaders make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of complex initiatives
- Successful TPMs are technically credible, operationally rigorous, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. They bring together diverse teams, balance competing priorities, and make thoughtful tradeoff recommendations that optimize for overall program success
- This role sits within GitHub's Security Products organization. The TPM will partner closely with engineering, product, and business leaders to deliver capabilities that help developers build secure, high-quality software by default. Programs may span application security, software supply chain security, AI-powered security capabilities, developer platforms, and large-scale product launches that reach GitHub's global customer base
- The TPM is also expected to help scale the TPM practice through process improvements, operational excellence, and the development of reusable tools and frameworks
Skills
- 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math, Business, or related field AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
- OR equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience in managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
- 7+ years of experience in working directly with engineering, product and supporting business teams in launching new products; you are results-oriented and have a track record of shipping and iterating
- Comfortable working in a 100% remote and globally distributed team and willing to travel as/when needed in support of program goals
- Have a flair for software development projects, can quickly absorb new technologies and proven experience in creating clarity in the midst of complexity; experience in understanding the technical architecture and design of a product
- Experience leading large-scale technical programs involving application security, AI-powered developer experiences, software supply chain technologies, developer platforms, or related domains. Ability to quickly develop domain expertise and effectively partner with security engineers, architects, and product leaders
- Expert level knowledge in agile as well as traditional project management methodologies, with the ability to combine and develop hybrid tools to drive project and team success
- Ability to clearly identify and articulate project status, identify complex blockers, and work with a sense of urgency to mitigate unexpected issues, when they arise
- Demonstrated success in working in a boundary-less manner and delivering results through cross functional, cross organizational collaboration
- Intellectually curious with a passion for learning and development for yourself and others
Benefits
- Certain roles are eligible for benefits and additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock.
- Certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role.
- Remote-first work arrangement
- Competitive pay
- Generous learning and growth opportunities
- Excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are
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