Director, Technical Program Management (Security)

About the Role

Technical Program Managers (TPM) at Salesforce lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives within our Technology & Products organizations, ensuring effective workflow and communication. The Director, Technical Program Management (Security) will manage critical cyber security programs, supporting the Salesforce Security team. This role involves developing best practices, implementing innovative technologies, and integrating security programs into stakeholder roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical program planning and delivery in areas such as Identity and Access, Data Security, Network Security, Technical Resilience, and Cloud Security.
• Define program requirements and business impacts, working with engineering teams to establish the “definition of done” and break down technical work into executable tasks.
• Translate business objectives into execution strategies, leading through collaboration and agile leadership.
• Develop trusted relationships with technology and functional leaders to drive focus on strategic program objectives and optimize delivery.
• Create effective program reporting, communicate blockers and risks, and provide actionable resolutions.
• Utilize agile methodologies and collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver value quickly.
• Foster a collaborative environment that promotes autonomy, transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Anticipate and remove obstacles to ensure program success and drive clarity for teams.
• Provide leadership and visibility across the Technology & Products organization.
• Seek continuous growth through feedback and process improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of enterprise software/technical program or engineering management experience at an enterprise technology company.
• 5+ years leading SaaS product development programs with a strong understanding of the SaaS business model and lifecycle.
• Deep expertise in cyber security and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Ability to build credibility and rapport with senior executives and team members.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to master technical subjects relevant to the program.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability management processes and tools (preferred).
• Support for cyber detection and response operations (preferred).
• Familiarity with compliance, security standards, policies, and risk management (preferred).
• Vendor management experience (preferred).
• Public cloud infrastructure knowledge (preferred).
• Ability to learn Salesforce tools for building reports or interest in developing automation tools (preferred).
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field (preferred).
• Understanding of the Security Development Lifecycle (preferred).
• PMP, CISM, and/or CISSP certification or desire to attain (preferred).

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $171,200 - $273,000 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range is $205,800 - $298,400 annually. This range represents base salary only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Benefits

Salesforce offers benefits to help employees live well, including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details are available at https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.