Instacart · 1 day ago
Program Manager, Global Compliance Programs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expInstacart is transforming the grocery industry and is seeking a Program Manager for Global Compliance Programs to lead cross-functional initiatives that ensure business innovation and compliance. This role involves shaping compliance strategies, leading enterprise-wide programs, and influencing senior stakeholders across the organization.
Delivery ServiceE-CommerceGroceryShopping
Responsibilities
Define and execute compliance program strategy
Shape Instacart's Global compliance strategy and program across hardware, product, and marketplace domains, defining how the company will navigate complex and evolving regulatory landscapes
Make strategic decisions about compliance investments, risk tolerance, and trade-offs between speed-to-market and regulatory risk
Serve as the executional leader on compliance strategy, advising senior leadership on regulatory positioning, competitive implications, and strategic opportunities
Lead enterprise-wide, multi-year compliance programs
Own the most complex, highest-impact compliance programs spanning multiple organizations, products, and markets with multi-year timelines
Navigate significant ambiguity and regulatory uncertainty, creating structure and clarity where none exists
Drive programs in novel compliance domains where Instacart has limited precedent or where regulatory requirements are still being defined
Balance competing priorities across business units and make strategic trade-offs that optimize for company-wide outcomes
Design scalable compliance frameworks and operating models
Create compliance frameworks, governance models, and playbooks that can scale across products, markets, and regulatory domains
Design compliance processes that integrate seamlessly into product development, hardware engineering, and go-to-market workflows
Build compliance capabilities that enable teams to move fast while maintaining regulatory excellence
Establish metrics, KPIs, and monitoring systems that provide early warning of compliance risks and measure program effectiveness
Shape regulatory relationships and external strategy
Serve as the primary interface with external regulators, certification bodies, industry associations, and outside counsel on strategic matters
Represent Instacart in regulatory discussions, industry working groups, and policy forums, shaping regulatory outcomes where possible
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders that advance Instacart's compliance and business objectives
Coordinate with outside counsel on complex regulatory interpretations, novel legal questions, and strategic regulatory positioning
Drive organizational compliance maturity
Elevate the organization's compliance capabilities, culture, and sophistication over time
Influence product, engineering, and business strategies to incorporate compliance considerations early and effectively
Build compliance awareness and capabilities across the organization through training, tools, and embedded support
Partner with Legal, Risk, Product, Engineering, Hardware, and Operations leadership to ensure compliance is integrated into strategic planning
Influence at the executive level
Partner with VPs, C-suite executives, and the Board on compliance strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory positioning
Translate complex regulatory landscapes into clear strategic recommendations and business implications for senior leadership
Provide executive-level reporting on compliance program health, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities
Advocate for compliance investments and resources needed to support business objectives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in strategic program leadership within regulatory, compliance, hardware, product, or risk domains, with demonstrated progression to increasingly strategic roles
Demonstrated success as an individual contributor leading complex, cross-functional programs structuring ambiguity, driving alignment, and delivering results across multiple teams
Proven track record of defining strategy and leading enterprise-wide, multi-year programs in complex, ambiguous environments
Strong understanding of how regulatory or policy requirements impact product, technology, and operations and experience translating them into concrete requirements, processes, or controls
Proven ability to operate effectively at multiple altitudes: Strategic: designing roadmaps, frameworks, and governance. Tactical: writing requirements, building trackers, reviewing test reports, and driving day-to-day execution
Excellent program management skills: scoping, planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and clear status communication
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to executives, engineers, hardware teams, operators, and external partners
Comfort with execution and tracking tools and working with data/visualization tools to inform decisions
Growth mindset, high ownership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes ambiguous environment
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, JD, MS in Engineering, or related field) or equivalent strategic leadership experience
Experience in high-growth technology companies navigating rapid scaling and regulatory expansion
Direct experience representing a company in regulatory proceedings, industry working groups, or policy discussions
Background in both startup/high-growth environments and larger, matrixed organizations
Experience with international regulatory frameworks and multi-market compliance strategy
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCEP, PMP) demonstrating commitment to professional excellence
Benefits
New hire equity grant
Annual refresh grants
Company
Instacart
Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.92BKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceTiger Global ManagementD1 Capital Partners
2023-09-19IPO
2021-11-01Private Equity· $232M
2021-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Chris Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Leonardo
Co-Founder
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