Security Technical Program Manager

Asana
San Francisco, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level technical program managers with security domain experience who thrive in high-autonomy roles shaping organizational operating models.

Best fit for

  • Security-focused TPMs comfortable defining an entire function's operating model
    — “you'll shape the operating model that makes all programs run better
  • Candidates with 8+ years TPM experience in security contexts
    — “8+ years of TPM experience, with meaningful time in a security context
  • Autonomous operators who create structure rather than follow it
    — “Track record of operating with high autonomy — you create the structure

Things to consider

  • Hybrid schedule requires 3 days/week in San Francisco office
    — “The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
  • Base salary range indicates senior compensation expectations
    — “the estimated base salary range is between $194,000-$220,000

How to stand out

  • Showcase security strategy translation into executable roadmaps
    — “translating multi-year security strategy into a prioritized, executable roadmap
  • Demonstrate executive communication bridging technical and business contexts
    — “communicate clearly to executive stakeholders
  • Highlight cross-functional security program launches from ambiguous starts
    — “lead large-scale, cross-functional programs from ambiguous inception through delivery
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • drive security initiatives
  • improve operational efficiency
  • build security frameworks
Typical background
technical program managementsecurity operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical Program ManagementSecurity OperationsCross-functional CollaborationOperational Planning

Preferred

Security EngineeringGRC

Stack & domain

Security Technical Program ManagementSecurity EngineeringGrcProduct SecurityInfra SecurityProject ManagementStrong Understanding Of SecurityExceptional Written And Verbal CommunicationProven Ability To Lead Large-scale, Cross-functional ProgramsOperating With High AutonomySecurityProgram Management

About the role

Original posting from Asana

At Asana, security is foundational to our mission of helping teams work together effortlessly. Our Security organization protects Asana’s employees, users, and customers by proactively addressing threats, enabling secure product development, and embedding security into the fabric of how we operate. We partner closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, and Compliance to build and maintain trust at scale.

As a Security Technical Program Manager, you'll be the connective tissue across the entire Security organization, driving the strategy, programs, and operational rhythms that make the team highly effective and externally visible.

This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role. You'll define how Security as a function operates: how it plans, how it measures itself, how it communicates progress, and how it executes on its biggest bets. You won't just run programs, you'll shape the operating model that makes all programs run better.

This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve

Lead high-impact, cross-functional special projects that span organizational boundaries, from standing up new security capabilities and maturity programs to company-wide strategic initiatives

Own the Security organization's annual and quarterly planning cycles, translating multi-year security strategy into a prioritized, executable roadmap

Drive the prioritization and communication of security asks across stakeholders, building a unified framework that influences how partner teams plan and prioritize security work

Define and own the Security team's KPI framework, covering risk posture, program health, and strategic goal progress

Build dashboards and reporting cadences that give leadership real-time visibility into what's working, what's at risk, and where decisions are needed

Establish and continuously improve the operating cadences (All Hands meetings, program reviews, OKR check-ins) that keep the organization aligned and moving fast

Act as a thought partner to security leadership on org design, process improvement, and operational scale

About you

8+ years of TPM experience, with meaningful time in a security context (security engineering, GRC, product security, infra security, or similar)

Strong understanding of security with the ability to engage technical teams and communicate clearly to executive stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional programs from ambiguous inception through delivery

Exceptional written and verbal communication, with proven ability to influence without authority at all levels

Track record of operating with high autonomy — you create the structure rather than waiting for it

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $194,000-$220,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits

Career coaching & support

Inclusive family building benefits

Long-term savings or retirement plans

In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences 

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

About us

Asana is a leading platform for human + AI collaboration. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named to Fortune's Best Workplaces for 7+ years and recognized by Fast Company, Forbes, and Gartner for excellence in workplace culture and innovation. We offer an exceptional office-centric culture while adopting the best elements of hybrid models to ensure that every one of our global team members can work together effortlessly. With 13+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong.

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Source: Asana careers

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