Senior Technical Program Manager, Security

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GoFundMe is a global community of over 150 million people who come together every day with the common purpose of helping one another. Our mission is to help people help each other through our best in class technology. In 2022, GoFundMe joined together with Classy, a leading nonprofit fundraising software company that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about. Together, we have empowered people and organizations to raise more than $30 billion since 2010. Our vision is to become the most helpful place in the world.

GoFundMe is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), Security to drive execution, alignment, and accountability across security initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with security engineering, infrastructure, GRC, and product teams to develop strategic roadmaps, establish metrics, and ensure seamless program execution. Your work will help scale security efforts, optimize processes, and improve visibility across the organization.

The Job…

• Drive execution of security programs by developing structured plans, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain security roadmaps that align security initiatives with business objectives, engineering priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and refine security metrics to track program effectiveness, measure risk reduction, and provide visibility to leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between security, engineering, IT, and product teams to embed security into business processes and the software development lifecycle.
• Identify risks and roadblocks, proactively working with teams to resolve dependencies, optimize resources, and ensure timely execution of security initiatives.
• Own security program reporting, providing executive summaries, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership, including the CISO and executive team.
• Standardize program management processes for security initiatives, ensuring consistent execution and communication across the organization.
• Evangelize security best practices by fostering a culture of security awareness and accountability across teams.

You… 

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, preferably in security, infrastructure, or cloud environments.
• Proven track record of driving large-scale security initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience in roadmap development, strategic planning, and execution management in a security or engineering environment.
• Excellent ability to structure complex programs, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience building and tracking security KPIs and metrics to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging with engineering leaders, executives, and external partners.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001), but with a focus on execution rather than compliance ownership.
• Technical understanding of security concepts in areas such as cloud security, application security, and infrastructure security is a plus.

Why you’ll love it here...

• Make an Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive difference in millions of lives every year.
• Innovative Environment: Work with a diverse, passionate, and talented team in a fast-paced, forward-thinking atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: Join a fun and collaborative team that works hard and celebrates success together.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Holistic Support: Enjoy financial assistance for things like hybrid work, family planning, and commuting, along with generous parental leave, flexible time-off policies, and mental health and wellness resources to support your overall well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
• Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
• Community Engagement: Make a difference through our volunteering and Gives Back programs.

GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing diversity, equity, and inclusion training to all employees, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, age, medical condition, mental or physical disability, or military or veteran status.

The total annual salary for this full-time position is $125,000 - $234,000 + equity + benefits.  As this is a remote position, the salary range was determined by role, level, and possible location across the US. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range based on your location during the hiring process. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at accommodationrequests@gofundme.com. 

Dedication to Diversity 

GoFundMe and Classy are committed to leveraging Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to cultivate a culture that embraces and supports the unique identities, experiences, and perspectives of our people and customers.

Our diversity recruiting priority is recognized under our first DEIB Driver: Opportunity Foster Diversity - we identify, recruit, and invest in top talent- ensure our people reflect the unique identities, experiences, and perspectives of the communities we serve and are all given the chance to grow.

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Learn more about GoFundMe:

We’re proud to partner with GoFundMe.org, an independent public charity, to extend the reach and impact of our generous community, while helping drive critical social change. You can learn more about GoFundMe.org’s activities and impact in their FY ‘24 annual report.

Our annual “Year in Help” report reflects our community’s impact in advancing our mission of helping people help each other.

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