Security Project Manager

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is hiring a Security Project Manager to help scale the operational excellence of the Office of the CISO (OCISO). In this role, you will lead complex cross-functional security initiatives while building the governance, reporting, and operational processes that enable the Security organization to execute efficiently and effectively. You are an organized program leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys creating scalable systems, and can translate operational data into actionable insights for technical and executive stakeholders alike.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead cross-functional Security, GRC, and IT Security initiatives from planning through execution by defining scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Drive Security portfolio planning and execution by partnering with Security leadership to manage roadmaps, priorities, resource planning, dependencies, and delivery risks aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and continuously improve Security program governance through standardized processes, documentation, operating cadences, templates, and project management best practices that enable consistent execution across the organization.
• Build executive dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and portfolio reporting by aggregating data from Jira, Confluence, GRC platforms, and other operational systems to provide visibility into program health, organizational performance, and risk.
• Administer and optimize Jira projects, workflows, automations, and Confluence documentation while identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve operational efficiency, and scale Security operations through automation.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, IT, and business stakeholders to remove blockers, coordinate strategic initiatives, support audit and compliance programs, and ensure successful project delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Program Management, Security Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT Operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives from planning through delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish program governance, manage project portfolios, prioritize competing initiatives, and drive operational excellence.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards, KPIs, status reporting, and data-driven insights using operational data from multiple systems.
• Advanced experience with Jira, including workflow administration, reporting, automation, and project management best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present effectively to technical teams and executive leadership.
• Experience supporting Information Security, GRC, Compliance, or IT organizations, with familiarity with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST CSF, or similar security standards preferred.
• Experience with workflow automation, business intelligence, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and analytics tools is a plus.
• PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company's long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $170,000 Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.


In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate's specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role's requirements.