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Strategic Program Manager, Information Security

Figma
Location
San Francisco, CA • New York, NY • United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Business Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in security program management, security business partnership, or a related strategic role within information security
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional security programs from planning through execution
  • Working knowledge of information security frameworks and practices, such as NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or equivalent frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate security risks, priorities, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders
  • Experience developing or delivering security initiatives that drive organizational adoption
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting security or technical leadership in a chief of staff, business operations, or portfolio management capacity
  • Knowledge of enterprise or quantitative risk management practices, including methodologies such as FAIR
  • Experience with security and compliance requirements in a public company environment, including SOX ITGC, or with global regulatory frameworks such as GDPR or NIS2
  • Experience using AI, automation, or security tooling to improve reporting, information gathering, workflows, or decision-making
  • Security certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
What the job really is

The Strategic Program Manager for Information Security at Figma will lead strategic security programs, coordinating with various teams to address security risks and implement scalable security practices. This role involves managing program metrics, driving security awareness initiatives, and supporting security leadership with planning and portfolio management. The position requires strong communication skills to convey security priorities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Equity to employees
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits with company contributions
  • Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off including paid sick leave and holidays
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided
  • Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Fast-moving environment may lead to ambiguity in responsibilities
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