Job description
The Role, in a Nutshell:
Secure software starts with solid execution. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager who’s not just fluent in engineering and delivery—but obsessed with making the right things happen, the right way. At Chainguard, TPMs are force multipliers. You’ll lead critical, multi-disciplinary initiatives that drive real security outcomes for developers, infrastructure teams, and the open source ecosystem.
What you’ll do 🛠️
🤝 Partner closely with engineering and product teams to break down complex problems and turn ambiguity into action.
🎯 Align program goals with business needs, prioritize what matters, and translate ideas into clear, executable plans.
📈 Own the lifecycle: scope, plan, track, and ship. On time, with quality, and with everyone informed along the way.
📊 Keep an eye on the metrics that matter. Monitor progress, flag risk early, and lead with data when things drift.
🔗 Serve as the connective tissue across stakeholders—engineering, product, security, and leadership—to ensure shared goals stay on track.
What we’re looking for 🧩
🕹️ 5+ years managing cross-functional programs in fast-moving technical environments.
💻 Strong technical foundation: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or similar, or equivalent real-world experience.
⚙️ Experience working with software development teams, especially in environments focused on infrastructure, platform engineering, or developer tooling.
🧭 Proven track record of standing up new processes, driving alignment, and influencing without authority.
Bonus points if you have ✨
🛡️ Experience in cybersecurity, or with security-first engineering cultures.
📃 Familiarity with compliance frameworks like SLSA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA.
❤️ A passion for secure-by-default systems and a strong respect for open source communities.
Base Salary Range
$153,000—$180,000 USD
About Us
Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains.
Founded by the industry’s leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default.
Chainguard’s mission is to be the safe source for open source.
We live and breathe our company values:
We are customer obsessed - We focus on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.
We have a bias for intentional action - We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast.
We don’t take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - We are solving an important problem which takes focus, but we also like to enjoy the journey.
We trust each other and assume good intentions - We’re transparent with decisions to empower team members to make well informed decisions.
A few of the benefits we offer:
- Flexible & Remote-First Culture: Work remotely with team meetup opportunities, bi-annual destination summits, and a $400 monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone and internet costs.
- Our Approach to Equity: Receive stock options upon hire and promotion. Plus, you can participate in secondary offerings and have 10 years to exercise your options (yes, you read that correctly: 10 years!).
- 100% Covered Health Insurance: We cover 100% of your health, vision and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents. Nothing comes out of your paycheck.
- ∞ Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need – to do our best work, we need to recharge and reset.
- 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: We offer 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, with the option to use it all at once or throughout your child’s first year.
- For a full list of our benefits and rewards, click here.
If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. We’re building the best team in technology and are focused on hiring “Chainguardians” with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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