Technical program manager [h1.location_city]

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.

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.

We are committed to building a robust security culture that empowers our employees, partners, and customers to embrace security as a shared responsibility. As part of this mission, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Technical Program Manager to lead the charge in impact an execution on the Enterprise Security Program in support of the F5 Promise.

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 everyone can thrive.

Job Summary :

The Cybersecurity Program Manager will play a pivotal role in driving and executing programs that strengthen the company’s security program, with the goal of building a "SecureF5" ecosystem where security is job zero for all employees. This role goes beyond technical implementation—it centers on influencing ownership and execution from work steam owners and embedding security into the company’s DNA. The ideal candidate will own the program initiatives focused on security posture, maturity, and cultural transformation. They must excel at cross-functional collaboration, orchestrating complex programs, and inspiring a security-first mindset across global teams.

Primary Responsibilities :

Lead the Security Programs :

Design scalable initiatives, campaigns, and frameworks that evolve and align the company’s mission to "SecureF5."

Build metrics and OKRs to measure success and improvements in security awareness across the organization.

Run existing security program work streams to achieve sprint deliverables and identity new work streams over time to continue to build security program maturity for F5.

Educate and Empower Teams :

Advocate for and embed cybersecurity awareness throughout all company functions (e.g., Digital, Engineering, Product).

Work closely with leadership to develop targeted awareness messaging and empower executives to champion security initiatives.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication :

Serve as a bridge between technical security teams and non-technical stakeholders to ensure clear communication and collaboration on security priorities.

Partner with CISO, Product and Engineering teams to support secure development practices across the SSDLC and operational frameworks.

Leadership and Program Management :

Demonstrate strong project & program management skills to execute large-scale

Advise with budgets, timelines, and other resources to deliver security culture programs with precision and efficiency.

Provide regular reporting, dashboards, and metrics to key stakeholders and executive leadership on progress, successes, and areas for improvement.

Partner with Digital TPM and PM resources to drive the oversight and program execution with a ‘one-team’ mindset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

8+ years of related experience in cybersecurity program management, organizational behavior, or a related leadership role; security culture initiative experiences a strong plus.

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, best practices, risk management principles, and awareness-building activities.

Exceptional project management and organizational leadership skills, with a proven track record of delivering programs on schedule and within scope.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize technical security information into messages understandable by all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated experience fostering behavioral and cultural change across diverse team environments.

Experience working in fast-paced, global organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.

Creative problem-solver with a passion for influencing positive change across the organization.

Familiarity with secure development practices and frameworks like OWASP, DevSecOps principles, or NIST standards.

Ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus across teams.

Qualifications :

8-10 years of relevant security experience

5+ years leading or managing culture of security

Advanced industry certification in relevant field (e.g., CISM, CISSP, CISA).

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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 : $144,000.00 - $216,000.00

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.