Head of Technical Programme Management

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise , we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession , collaboration, ownership, and accountability.

If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.

We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager (Federal Authorizations) to join our team . This is a remote within the US (with a preference for hybrid from the San Jose, CA office) role, reporting to the Director of Technology Compliance in the Exposure Management and Security Operations department . Zscaler is seeking an experienced Staff Technical Program Manager (Federal Authorizations) to own and drive the end-to-end federal authorization roadmap across FedRAMP and DoD programs . Coordinate end-to-end assessments and manage artifact submission timelines, review cycles, and official authorization communications

Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) reporting while partnering with Compliance Engineering to automate evidence collection workflows

Serve as the primary interface with authorizing officials and government stakeholders to ensure clear communication, predictable timelines, and professional stakeholder management

You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Security/Compliance Program Management driving complex cross-functional initiatives

Demonstrated experience managing federal authorization or compliance programs (e.g., Experience managing federal authorizations for generative AI applications or navigating emerging FedRAMP benchmarks and GenAI secure control requirements

Familiarity with NIST control frameworks, engineering evidence automation, and professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or CISM

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At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. Various health plans

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here .

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