Technical Program Manager, Security
About the role
We’re looking for an expert Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support our Security Operations team. In this role, you’ll partner with our Business and Technology teams to lead cross-functional programs that are critical to how we manage risk and secure our organization.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end program execution for security, compliance, and infrastructure initiatives—managing dependencies, milestones, risks, and reporting at a portfolio level
Lead highly cross-functional programs, using strong project management skills to deliver complex initiatives in a collaborative and transparent way
Drive project alignment by handling dependencies, guiding technical discussions, facilitating decision making, and ensuring the right conversations happen at the right time
Influence outcomes by building trusted, strong partnerships across the organization
Champion effective ways of working—finding the right balance of tools, structure & practices while continuously improving how we collaborate and deliver on our commitments
Requirements
5+ years of program or project management experience in a cloud or SaaS environment supporting enterprise technology or security teams
Strong understanding of information security principles and controls, including data protection, access management, and application security
Ability to dive into technical details and apply that knowledge to drive alignment and solve complex challenges
Experience communicating complex security risks and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Notion, Figma) and the judgment to apply them effectively based on team needs
Qualifications
PMP & Scrum Certifications
Prior experience with identity and access management systems and practices, vendor security and technology governance processes, risk assessments, security investigations, detection and response operations, and incident response
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2, and experience with ITGC frameworks
Familiarity with AI/ML risk considerations or AI risk frameworks (NIST AI RMF, OECD, ISO 42001)
Experience with using AI tools (e.g. Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Open AI Codex, etc) to automate and scale manual processes and decision-making workflows
Benefits
At Figma, we offer equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave & reproductive or family planning support, mental health & wellness benefits, generous PTO, company recharge days, a learning & development stipend, a work from home stipend, and cell phone reimbursement. Figma also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. Figma’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this role is $140,000 - $245,000 USD. Actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified.
Schedule
This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.