New Grad Technical Program Manager Jobs in California

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$72-80 Hourly
$72-$80 hr W2 + benefits + matching 401K
Start Date:
Jun 15, 2026
Aquent is partnering with a leading financial technology company that is revolutionizing how individuals manage their money and achieve their financial goals. This innovative organization is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance, ensuring trust and protection for its vast user base. Join a team dedicated to pioneering secure solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for cybersecurity and a knack for orchestrating complex programs? We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Program Manager to join our client's security team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their platform's defense. In this critical position, you will be the driving force behind strategic security initiatives, directly impacting client assurance, operational compliance, and the overall resilience of our cutting-edge technology. Your expertise will not only reduce organizational risk but also empower cross-functional teams to embed security best practices from conception to delivery, safeguarding our users and our mission.
As a Technical Program Manager, you will be instrumental in driving multiple security programs across various capabilities within the organization. You will ensure consistent execution, significantly reduce organizational risk, and lead the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional security initiatives by partnering closely with Security, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and Client teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
* Structure and manage strategic programs required to deliver critical security roadmap objectives.
* Define milestones, delivery plans, and measurable success metrics for major security initiatives.
* Track progress against portfolio commitments, analyze program health, and proactively escalate risks to senior leadership.
* Manage complex cross-functional dependencies across Engineering, Product Management, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders.
* Support quarterly and annual planning cycles, including investment prioritization and justification of security initiatives.
* Ensure predictable program execution and accountability through structured governance and consistent reporting cadence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate extensively with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders.
* Facilitate stakeholder alignment, trade-off decisions (e.g., security vs. speed), and expectation management.
* Influence without direct authority to drive secure design principles and manage cross-functional projects to ensure delivery.
Operational Program Management & Reporting
* Establish and maintain standardized workflows, dashboards, and reporting standards to manage program backlogs, priorities, and security remediation efforts across all capabilities.
* Develop and publish executive-level and operational dashboards to report on program health, key performance indicators (KPIs), security risk posture, and compliance metrics.
* Execute day-to-day vendor management tasks, including coordinating security due diligence questionnaires, facilitating contract reviews with Legal, and driving the remediation of vendor-related control gaps.
* Develop and report compliance artifacts for first, second, and third lines of defense to support risk reduction strategies.
Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
* 5+ years of experience in technical program management, cybersecurity, or risk management.
* Demonstrated experience in Product Security (AppSec), DevSecOps, AI/ML Security, Identity, or Platform security domains.
* Proven ability to build and manage strategic roadmaps tied to measurable outcomes.
* Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI, ISO) and operational security domains (e.g., User Access Reviews, cloud security roles, Secure SDLC/SAST).
* Demonstrated ability to partner with engineering and legal teams to drive standardization and manage security due diligence.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience facilitating stakeholder alignment and influencing without direct authority.
* Experience working in matrixed organizations and managing dependencies across multiple business units.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $72 to $80 hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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