Strategy & Operations Senior Manager (Security and Technology)

Chainguard

1d • $200,000 - $235,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Strategy & Operations Senior Manager supports the CISO and their direct reports in developing and executing an organizational strategy across Chainguard’s Security & Technology (S&T) portfolio. The role runs S&T’s planning and operating cadence, prepares executive communications, identifies organizational bottlenecks, and can represent the CISO and staff in internal meetings and make decisions within scope.

The role drives operational follow-through and accountability, supports cross-functional programs with S&T leaders and TPMs, and manages dependencies between teams. It also designs and improves S&T communications, builds the operating system for decision-making and work prioritization, and partners with the CISO’s EBP and HR/People on headcount and budget planning.

Requirements

• Proven corporate strategy and program management experience at a high-growth startup or MBB consultancy.
• Successful completion of an MBA or equivalently challenging coursework.
• Conversant in core cybersecurity and IT concepts and topics, with enough knowledge to engage credibly with CISO staff and business leaders.
• Advanced skills with Claude, Google Workspace, dashboards, and similar tools.
• Genuine optimism and the ability to inspire others.
• Strong dissatisfaction with mediocre work and the confidence to call it out.
• Strong executive presence and comfort communicating with technical and leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CISO and direct reports in developing and executing an organizational strategy coordinated across the Security & Technology portfolio.
• Run S&T planning and operating cadences, including QBRs and OKR cycles.
• Prepare executive materials, including board decks and all-hands narratives.
• Identify organizational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional resolution before they escalate.
• Represent the CISO and staff in internal meetings and make decisions within the defined scope.
• Drive operational follow-through and hold the organization accountable for commitments.
• Work with S&T leaders and TPM staff to drive cross-functional programs, including product or feature launches, new capabilities, and certification milestones.
• Manage dependencies between teams that no single team owns.
• Design and improve S&T communications mechanisms, coach staff on storytelling, and coordinate with internal and external communications leaders to ensure consistent information flow.
• Build and maintain the operating system for decision-making, work tracking, and prioritization.
• Partner with the CISO’s EBP and HR/People on headcount planning and FP&A for budget planning.

Benefits

• Remote-first culture with team meetup opportunities and bi-annual destination summits.
• Monthly stipend for coworking spaces, phone, and internet costs.
• Stock options upon hire and promotion; participation in secondary offerings; 10 years to exercise options.
• 100% covered health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave: 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior