Senior Technical Program Manager. AI Security

Senior Technical Program Manager - Security Projects Using LLM and AI Tools

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.

Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and dynamic Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cutting-edge security projects centered around Large Language Model (LLM)-based scanning and advanced AI tools. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in improving cybersecurity while orchestrating complex programs involving distributed technical teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced TPM with a proven track record of managing demanding technical programs, coordinating globally distributed teams, and delivering impactful results in a time-sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive end-to-end technical program management for security initiatives leveraging LLM-based scanning and AI tools to enhance security protocols across platforms.
• Define program objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution.

Cross-Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with distributed teams, including engineering, product management, research, and security teams, to ensure alignment and progress toward shared goals.
• Serve as a unifying force to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and accountable while managing relationships and dependencies across teams.

Technical Planning and Execution:

• Lead technical discussions to shape the development of AI-driven security solutions, establishing best practices for integrating AI tools into security workflows.
• Partner with technical leads to assess feasibility and scalability of proposed solutions, identify risks, and proactively resolve challenges.

Fast-Paced Thought Leadership:

• Operate efficiently and effectively in a high-pressure environment, adapting quickly to evolving priorities while maintaining robustness in program delivery.
• Proactively anticipate risks, roadblocks, and potential challenges surrounding project implementations, offering creative and actionable solutions.

Process Optimization:

• Build and refine TPM processes and frameworks to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within distributed teams.
• Champion agile methodologies and ensure accountability while maintaining flexibility for unique team and organizational needs.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicate clearly and consistently with teams, leadership, and customers to clarify vision, progress, and obstacles related to security programs.
• Deliver regular updates and presentations to executive leadership to maintain visibility and drive informed decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience in technical program management, specifically managing complex, fast-paced technical projects in security, AI, or related fields.
  • Proven experience managing distributed teams and multi-functional coordination across time zones.
  • Strong familiarity with AI/ML technologies, security standards, and data-driven solutions.

• Skills and Attributes:

  • Exceptional technical acumen with an ability to understand, evaluate, and guide sophisticated AI and LLM-based solutions for cybersecurity.
  • Proficiency in managing ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities while maintaining clarity and a laser focus on program objectives.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with experience collaborating across technical and non-technical teams.
  • A bias for action, resourcefulness, and an Always-Willing-To-Do attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the latest advancements in LLM-based technologies and their applications in improving cybersecurity.
• Experience in leading AI-driven security initiatives and managing data-intensive workflows.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Certifications in agile methodologies or program management (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM).

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, defining the future of cybersecurity through advanced AI solutions.
• Work with highly skilled and passionate individuals in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Drive impactful security initiatives that protect critical assets and build safer digital ecosystems.

If you are a sharp, resourceful, and dynamic TPM with deep expertise in driving challenging technical programs and an insatiable drive to make things happen, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role!

The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

The annual base pay for this position is: $157,600.00 - $236,400.00

F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5's differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.

You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: . F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.