Chainguard

Senior Technical Program Manager

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Open Source Software, Cloud Native DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional programs in fast-moving technical environments, a strong technical foundation with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent real-world experience, and experience working with software development teams, particularly in infrastructure, platform engineering, or developer tooling.

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Program Manager will partner closely with engineering and product teams to break down complex problems and turn ambiguity into action, align program goals with business needs, prioritize what matters, and translate ideas into clear, executable plans, own the lifecycle of programs from scope to shipment, monitor progress and flag risk early, and serve as the connective tissue across stakeholders—engineering, product, security, and leadership—to ensure shared goals stay on track.

Skills

Program Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Software Development
Infrastructure
Security
Stakeholder Communication
Data Monitoring
Agile/Project Planning

Chainguard

Supply chain risk management and audits

About Chainguard

Chainguard specializes in managing risks in supply chains, particularly for businesses that rely on software. They conduct audits to identify risks and provide detailed reports with recommendations for improvement. Their unique offering includes a curated base container image distro, which helps businesses transition to secure software environments. Chainguard also provides supply chain observability services, allowing companies to track their software's origins and dependencies.

Key Metrics

Kirkland, WashingtonHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$249MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Equity/stock options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from other cybersecurity startups in the Seattle area.
Potential overvaluation risk with Chainguard's rapid valuation increase to $1.12 billion.
Rapid product expansion may lead to execution challenges for Chainguard.

Differentiation

Chainguard Images have 97.6% fewer vulnerabilities than industry alternatives.
The company offers a curated base container image distro for secure software supply chains.
Chainguard provides detailed audits and reports for supply chain risk management.

Upsides

Chainguard raised $140 million in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.
Increased demand for secure container images aligns with Chainguard's core offerings.
Rising adoption of AI frameworks supports Chainguard's new CPU/GPU containers.

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