Sr. Technical Program Manager

Location: Hybrid About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations: Austin,TX; Washington, D.C. About the Department Security at Cloudflare is a diverse, focused team committed to helping secure both Cloudflare and our customers. The Security Technical Program Management team sits at the intersection of engineering, security, and business. We define, align, and drive the strategic security programs that reduce risk and advance innovation across Cloudflare, while partnering to build the best solutions for our customers. About the Role Cloudflare is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the company’s strategic Governance, Risk, and Compliance program, initially focused on the Department of Defense Impact Level 4 (IL4) initiative. As a Technical Program Manager focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance, you will define, align, and drive complex security and compliance programs that reduce risk and enable Cloudflare’s regulated business. You will manage stakeholder expectations, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and ensure the delivery of predictable, high-impact outcomes. The ideal candidate is process-oriented yet remains flexible and iterative. You excel at navigating ambiguous technical challenges, fostering collaboration across teams, and asking the insightful questions necessary to drive stakeholders toward measurable results. This position requires a professional capable of managing complex tradeoffs and coordinating teams across global time zones. Due to this position having access to controlled technology and systems, US export control laws require that applicants for this position must be US persons (including US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees and asylees). Applicants may be required to pass and maintain a government-mandated background investigation as a condition of employment. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team as its dedicated Technical Program Manager Lead the integrated IL4 roadmap, milestones, dependencies, and execution cadence Connect with stakeholders through expert communication and diplomacy to maintain alignment and encourage collaboration Establish and maintain a program operating cadence: roadmap, governance forums, decision log, risk/issue register, communications plan, and executive reporting Build automations and AI agents to handle routine program administration at scale Utilize AI platforms to consolidate diverse project streams into unified roadmaps, generating initial metrics, status updates, and executive reporting dashboards Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities by identifying tradeoffs early, applying risk-based judgment, and balancing long-term compliance objectives with urgent security needs Desirable Skills and Knowledge 8+ years of experience in technical program management, with a track record of continuous improvement Experience in cybersecurity or security program management in a technical, fast-moving environment BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security or related field or equivalent experience Proven track record of creating realistic project plans, managing dependencies, and overseeing execution to meet commitments with predictability Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity and authorization frameworks (for example, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD SRGs), with the ability to translate requirements into program plans and measurable delivery Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives Hands-on experience or a strong competency in leveraging AI productivity tools and development platforms to automate routine program administration, with rigorous human-in-the-loop review of AI output Comfortable managing tight deadlines, changing priorities, and ambiguity Proven ability to forge and sustain effective partnerships internally and externally Strong competency with Confluence and Jira and various development methodologies Embraces technology including automation and AI augmentation Experience working with multiple time zones and cross-functional teams Compensation Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location. For Washington DC based hires: Estimated annual salary of $158,000 - $218,000 Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan. Benefits Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.  Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun!  The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S. Health & Welfare Benefits Medical/Rx Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Spending Accounts Fertility & Family Forming Benefits On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program Global Travel Medical Insurance Financial Benefits Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Participation Plan Time Off Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo : Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare’s enterprise customers--at no cost. Athenian Project : In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project, we've provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states. 1.1.1.1 : We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here’s the deal - we don’t store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers. Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you! Please note that applicants who progress to the offer stage of the interview process may be asked to attend an in-person interview within one of the Cloudflare Offices or Cloudflare Hubs.  More details about this will be available at that stage of the interview process. This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license. Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer. 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