Security Technical Program Manager

Asana
San Francisco, CA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$194,000.0 - $220,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Asana Software Security

Job description

  • At Asana, security is foundational to our mission of helping teams work together effortlessly
  • Our Security organization protects Asana’s employees, users, and customers by proactively addressing threats, enabling secure product development, and embedding security into the fabric of how we operate
  • We partner closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, and Compliance to build and maintain trust at scale
  • As a Security Technical Program Manager, you’ll be the connective tissue across the entire Security organization, driving the strategy, programs, and operational rhythms that make the team highly effective and externally visible
  • This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role
  • You’ll define how Security as a function operates: how it plans, how it measures itself, how it communicates progress, and how it executes on its biggest bets
  • You won’t just run programs, you’ll shape the operating model that makes all programs run better
  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional special projects that span organizational boundaries, from standing up new security capabilities and maturity programs to company-wide strategic initiatives
  • Own the Security organization’s annual and quarterly planning cycles, translating multi-year security strategy into a prioritized, executable roadmap
  • Drive the prioritization and communication of security asks across stakeholders, building a unified framework that influences how partner teams plan and prioritize security work
  • Define and own the Security team’s KPI framework, covering risk posture, program health, and strategic goal progress
  • Build dashboards and reporting cadences that give leadership real-time visibility into what’s working, what’s at risk, and where decisions are needed
  • Establish and continuously improve the operating cadences (All Hands meetings, program reviews, OKR check-ins) that keep the organization aligned and moving fast
  • Act as a thought partner to security leadership on org design, process improvement, and operational scale

Requirements

Skills & expertise Continuous improvement Communication skills, * Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs from ambiguous inception through delivery

  • Track record of operating with high autonomy - you create the structure rather than waiting for it
  • Strong understanding of security with the ability to engage technical teams and communicate clearly to executive stakeholders
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, with proven ability to influence without authority at all levels
  • 8+ years of TPM experience, with meaningful time in a security context (security engineering, GRC, product security, infra security, or similar)
  • At Asana, we’re committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you’re interested in this role and don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply

Benefits & conditions

  • Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
  • Development: We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways.
  • Career growth: Your growth at Asana centers on ownership, access, and choice. All employees can tap into resources that support their growth and their team’s growth in the way that works best for their unique needs.

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