The Squarespace Technical Program Management (TPM) team is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive our compliance programs within the Security organization. In this role, you will act as a high-level partner to Security leadership & the Legal team, leading the end-to-end execution of cross-functional programs that address complex compliance, privacy, & technical security challenges.

This role requires a unique blend of deep GRC experience & the technical fluency to partner directly with engineering teams to drive remediation. You will be responsible for providing a clear path forward, ensuring that high-priority security & compliance initiatives are delivered with extreme attention to detail & predictable momentum.

 This is a NYC-based role working from our office 2 days per week. You will report to the Manager of Technical Program Management.

TPMs oversee the software development lifecycle end-to-end, including:

• Creating clear & helpful plans throughout technical discovery & delivery (scope, milestones, tasks, roles & responsibilities, risk mitigation, etc.)
• Breaking down silos & bridging communication gaps across teams (Security, Engineering, Legal, etc.)
• Tracking project status & reporting updates to project stakeholders 
• Continuously identifying opportunities for improvement to team-level processes & best practices
• Excellent communication across a variety of stakeholders

Who were looking for

• 4+ years of experience in a (technical) program manager (or similar) position, working on engineering-driven projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle
• GRC & Audit Expertise, specifically leading complex compliance delivery for PCI, SOC 2, & SOX. You have a demonstrated ability to manage the full audit lifecycle with extreme attention to detail & a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Technical Security Fluency, with the ability to translate abstract security requirements & legal mandates (GDPR, CCPA) into concrete, actionable technical tickets for engineering & infrastructure teams.
• A track record of partnering with Security Leadership, building & maintaining department-wide roadmaps, leading planning meetings, & providing status reporting.
• Advanced Organizational Influence, with the ability to drive alignment across disparate groups (Product, Engineering, Legal, & Finance) & influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Expertise in Operational Excellence, with a background in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) & the ability to implement scalable processes & project dashboards using the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) & Google Workspace.
• A results-oriented mindset, characterized by high autonomy & a relentless focus on delivery. You are someone who anticipates risks, proactively resolves blockers, & ensures all commitments are met without requiring managerial prompting.

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $105,500 - $170,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, & Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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