Senior Technical Program Manager - Cybersecurity

Technical Program Managers (TPMs) play a critical role at Marqeta in leading large-scale initiatives across our product and technology organization. TPMs structure and oversee programs from inception to launch and ongoing delivery, ensuring better workflows and more effective communication. They work closely with executives and key company stakeholders to drive critical programs and activities across the company. 

As the Senior Technical Program Manager you are responsible for driving and reporting on transformational programs outlined within our defined cybersecurity strategy. You will drive and own process, data, and technology transformations across agile engineering functions and collaborate/partner with other organizations within Marqeta. You will partner with leadership teams to drive strategy, in addition to helping to plan, organize, and work with teams to execute the vision for our key initiatives.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within the United States. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You’ll Have

• Structure and drive a portfolio of cybersecurity programs and projects to support evolution of Marqeta’s cybersecurity maturity
• Develop and leverage strong partnerships for transformation while remaining agile to respond to changing business needs  
• Leverage applicable control frameworks to align and demonstrate improvements (e.g. SOX, PCI DSS, PCI 3DS, PCI PIN, ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Secure Software Development, NIST AI Risk Management Framework)
• Drive S-SDLC enablement across engineering and partner with security team on continuous process improvement 
• Proactively work with key stakeholders to identify the highest priority Initiatives 
• Define and execute communication plans to report each program across multiple stakeholders in Marqeta including executive-ready reporting
• Manage risks, schedules, and blockers, facilitating problem-solving for the team
• Validate assumptions, define success metrics, and use data to drive strategic improvements
• Suggest improvements to TPM standards to enhance PMO service quality
• Use scrum and agile practices to boost cybersecurity initiative delivery across engineering teams

Who You Are

• 5+ years experience managing technical programs or projects involving the engineering, delivery, and operations of engineering services technologies and infrastructure
• Understanding of security best practices and frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, PCI 3DS, PCI PIN, ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Secure Software Development, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and OWASP top 10
• Proficient in agile product development practices
• Strong communicator, able to work independently across time zones
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and seeing the big picture to drive success
• Confident in working with diverse teams, including executive sponsors
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects
• Pragmatic problem-solver, resourceful, and action-oriented
• Change agent with a focus on progress over perfection
• Nice to Have’s
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a STEM degree with engineering experience preferred;
• Jira expertise
• Experience in electronic payments and accounting systems
• 2+ years of engineering experience or equivalent training
• Project management (PMP) and security (CISSP) certifications
• Experience in high-growth companies

Your Manager

• Paul Klemond - Senior Director, Technology & AI Program Management

Your Recruiter

• Kayla Osuna

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter video call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. 

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD,  is: 104,200 - 130,200.

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company 
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave