Principal Security Technical Program Manager

Oracle•Nashville, TN

About The Position

As a vital member of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) Security Operations Organization, you will be at the forefront of protecting Oracle’s cloud and enterprise environments from both external adversaries and insider threats. As our team continues to expand and tackle ambitious initiatives, we are seeking experienced security professionals with a proven track record in safeguarding critical infrastructure and data. Our rapidly growing team specializes in threat hunting, analyzing indicators of compromise (IOCs), investigating security incidents, managing incident responses, and conducting digital forensics across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms. In this role, you will be part of a dedicated security operations team, helping to coordinate the buildout of data loss prevention tools and automations to detect and respond to security threats in real time and support program operations and processes.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in technical and/or business program management, preferably in cybersecurity, compliance, or cloud services.
Experience with Agile frameworks, including managing key processes such as stand-ups and scrums.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced, dynamic environments with adaptability and resilience.
Experience in collaborative, event-driven operations, working effectively within cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong executive presence, capable of engaging and influencing senior leadership.
Active listening and critical thinking skills, enabling rapid assessment of situations to determine criticality and scope.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in program execution.
Experience in budget management, financial reporting, and data analysis, ensuring operational efficiency and cost control.
Experience working with procurement teams
Direct experience in cybersecurity or compliance with a technology or cloud service provider.
Strong understanding of the interrelationship background and purpose of key security functions across an end-to-end cybersecurity organization.
Ability to translate technical concepts into business insights, ensuring effective communication with non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with scripting or coding languages for data analytics, such as SQL (data querying), DAX (Power BI), Python, or R, to enhance reporting, automate processes, and perform custom analyses.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent industry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, scope and coordinate multiple complex, cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and execution within defined timelines.
Develop and implement value-based metrics to measure the effectiveness of the cybersecurity program, continuously refining KPIs to drive business impact.
Architect, implement, and enhance security-related business processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
Drive critical business operations activities, including workforce planning, efficiency tracking, capacity management, and executive reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
Analyze and interpret complex datasets using Excel, Power BI, Python, or other analytics tools to identify trends, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Facilitate clear, concise communication across teams, ensuring alignment on key priorities and enabling effective decision-making at all levels.
Develop high-impact reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior leadership, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and strategic insight.
Define project requirements, establish roadmaps, and manage execution for complex cybersecurity programs, balancing long-term strategy with immediate business needs.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and blockers, ensuring continued progress toward cybersecurity and operational goals.
Maintain a bias for action, iterating and refining processes to enhance efficiency, reduce operational bottlenecks, and support evolving business needs.
Create and maintain structured documentation, templates, and operational artifacts to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Oversee multiple security initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives and compliance requirements.
Leverage data-driven methodologies to solve complex business and technical challenges, optimizing cybersecurity operations for effectiveness and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance