Scale AI · 2 weeks ago
Staff Technical Program Manager, Security
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$229K/yr - $286K/yr
8+ years expScale AI is a company focused on developing reliable AI systems for critical decisions. They are seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for their Security team to drive strategic planning and execution, ensuring alignment between security strategy and business outcomes while managing complex programs across various departments.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Own the strategic planning and execution cadence for the Security organization, translating leadership priorities into durable roadmaps, milestones, and operating mechanisms
Orchestrate high-impact, cross-functional programs requiring alignment across Security, IT, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and Business Units
Act as a force multiplier for Security leadership by driving prioritization, dependency management, and decision-making across a complex, matrixed environment
Define and evolve how the broader company engages with Security, transforming ambiguity and friction into predictable, scalable engagement models
Build executive-level dashboards, reporting, and narratives that provide real-time visibility into program health, risk, and resourcing tradeoffs
Establish feedback loops across Security and partner organizations (Legal, HR, Finance, Engineering) to continuously improve execution quality and speed
Drive alignment between security strategy and business outcomes across both Commercial and Public Sector environments
Ensure Scale’s security programs align with industry standards and regulatory frameworks while maintaining operational velocity
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Operations, or a closely related technical field, with demonstrated Staff-level scope and ownership
Significant experience working within or alongside Information Security, Infrastructure, or Compliance organizations
A proven ability to operate in dual-use environments, balancing commercial SaaS delivery with Public Sector and federal compliance requirements
Deep familiarity with frameworks such as FedRAMP, DoD SRG IL5/IL6, SOC 2, and NIST 800-53, including the engineering effort required to implement them
Strong technical fluency, enabling effective partnership with senior engineers on cloud infrastructure (AWS), identity systems, and secure SDLC practices
Demonstrated ability to influence Director- and Executive-level stakeholders without direct managerial authority
Experience managing complex operational budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-organizational dependencies
A systems-thinking mindset: you build mechanisms, not just plans, and optimize for long-term leverage over short-term wins
Strong analytical capabilities, with experience using tools such as SQL, Jira, or BI platforms to inform strategy and execution
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing clear, executive-level artifacts
Comfort working closely with Legal and Finance on contracts, risk decisions, and operational tradeoffs
Preferred
Experience supporting or scaling AI and Machine Learning systems
Background in high-growth or hyper-scaling technology companies
Current or previous U.S. Security Clearance
Hands-on experience with SQL or other database technologies for large-scale data analysis
Experience securing AWS-based cloud environments
Prior experience in security or technical consulting roles
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
Commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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