Technical Program Manager @ Chainguard
placeHybrid
attach_money $155,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 17 hours ago
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***** @chainguard.dev
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Job Details
Role Overview
Great security starts with solid execution. At Chainguard, the Technical Program Manager steers high-impact initiatives across teams by turning ambiguity into momentum.
Key Responsibilities
- Break down complex problems into achievable plans
- Align engineering, product, and security teams
- Manage project progress from kickoff through launch
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders and flag blockers
- Coordinate across teams as the central point of contact
Requirements
- 3+ years leading cross-functional programs
- Technical fluency through CS degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with infrastructure, platform, or developer tooling teams
- Ability to influence without authority
Bonus Points
- Experience in security-focused or compliance-driven orgs
- Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, SLSA, GDPR, or HIPAA
- Passion for secure-by-default systems and open source communities
Why You’ll Love Working at Chainguard
Work with sharp professionals who value autonomy, clear communication, and purposeful contributions. Enjoy flexible remote-first culture with benefits including stock options, health insurance, flexible time off, and generous parental leave.
Key skills/competency
- program management
- cross-functional
- technical fluency
- risk management
- stakeholder communication
- engineering
- product alignment
- security
- planning
- open source
How to Get Hired at Chainguard
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight program management and technical experience.
- Research Chainguard: Understand their mission in secure software development.
- Prepare examples: Showcase successful cross-functional coordination.
- Practice interviews: Focus on technical challenges and stakeholder management.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review program management methodologies.
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Brush up on risk assessment techniques.
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Familiarize with compliance frameworks.
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Study engineering and product alignment.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a time you aligned diverse teams.
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How do you handle project setbacks?
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Share an example of influencing without authority.
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Explain your approach to stakeholder communication.
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