Staff Technical Program Manager - Federal AuthOps

About Zscaler 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. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. 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 believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. 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. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. 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. Role We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager - Government Authorizations to join our team. This is a remote within the US, with a preference for a hybrid environment from the San Jose, CA office role, reporting to the Director, Technology, Risk & Compliance in the Exposure Management and Security Operations department. Zscaler is seeking an experienced Staff Technical Program Manager - Government Authorizations to own the end-to-end execution of authorizations and continuous monitoring activities across the FedRAMP and DoD programs. This role operates with an ownership mindset, accomplishing tasks with a dedicated focus against clear priorities, and driving cross-functional execution from onboarding through authorization and ongoing sustainment. What you’ll do (Role Expectations) * Own the authorization activities (SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs) across all impact levels, including facilitating audit interviews, evidence collection, and remediation activities * Evaluate and adjust authorization strategy based on evolving certification programs (FedRAMP 20x), requirements, and technology * Support continuous monitoring activities (incident response/reporting, access reviews, vulnerability scan analysis, change reviews) and drive continuous improvements based on lessons learned in partnership with Compliance Engineering and Compliance Architecture * Advise relevant stakeholders on the current and future risks to authorization activities * Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders and 3PAO to ensure clear communication for driving authorization activities Who You Are (Success Profile) * You thrive in ambiguity. 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. * You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. * You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact. * You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust. * You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose. What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications) * Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions to optimize outcomes within your functional domain * 5+ years of experience leading US Government compliance audits, managing continuous monitoring processes, and remediating risks tracked in the POA&M * Deep understanding of NIST 800-53 Rev 5, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, CNSSI 1253, and practical implementation of GRC controls across technical and non-technical stakeholders * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience * Must be a U.S. citizen; an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance is preferred What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications) * Experience aligning FedRAMP/DoD authorization strategies with emerging federal AI governance frameworks and secure AI deployment standards * Direct experience owning FedRAMP/DoD ATO packages, ConMon submissions, and interactions with authorizing officials/3PAO assessors * Ability to interpret control objectives across diverse technologies, paired with exceptional communication skills tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences #LI-Remote #LI-JG1 Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits. Base Pay Range $122,500—$175,000 USD At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives, emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including: * Various health plans * Time off plans for vacation and sick time * Parental leave options * Retirement options * Education reimbursement * In-office perks, and more! Learn more about Zscaler's hybrid working model and benefits here. By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines. Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link. Pay Transparency Zscaler complies with all applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency rules. Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here. The Team:  Pinterest helps people find inspiration and take action on it—connecting pinners with ideas and products they love. Within EPD, the Monetization org builds the ads and merchant ecosystem that funds Pinterest’s business while protecting long-term user experience. This Staff TPM role sits in Monetization as the TPM lead for Monetization Data Science, at the center of a highly cross-functional network (Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, PMM, Core, Platforms, Data). What’s exciting is the team’s explicit shift toward a “data-driven monetization engine”: unifying fragmented data into a trusted SSOT, building an end-to-end input metrics funnel, enabling advanced segmentation, and democratizing analytics so teams can move faster and make better decisions with shared context.    What you’ll do: * Lead the Monetization DS execution roadmap: drive the integrated plan across the four strategic pillars (SSOT + funnel, segmentation, input-metrics cadence, democratized analytics) with clear milestones and success measures.  * Productionalize our DS strategy: coordinate Platforms/Data Eng + Monetization Eng + DS to productionalize core tables, governance, reliability, and scale beyond DS-owned pipelines.  * Enable new instrumentation: partner with Engineering to close observability gaps (especially delivery funnel instrumentation) so full-funnel survivability can be analyzed reliably.  * Drive workflow automation: reduce manual human intervention in recurring data workflows and program operations; build durable mechanisms for monitoring, alerting, and dependency tracking.  * Scale self-serve and democratization: deliver partner-facing tooling (dashboards / analytics surfaces) that makes staples the common language and supports fast diagnostics and opportunity mining.  * Operationalize input metrics: establish/upgrade business review cadences so teams set goals and are accountable for moving controllable input metrics (not just reporting revenue outcomes).  * Drive targeted deep dives: structure and execute cross-functional deep-dive programs (e.g., influencer population, auction density/demand) with clear hypotheses, decision asks, and downstream action plans.  * Use GenAI as the default operating model for EP PgM execution—producing AI-assisted first drafts of core program artifacts, modernizing high-toil workflows into AI-first mechanisms (e.g., intake triage, status synthesis, action/decision extraction, risk & dependency tracking), and synthesizing signals to proactively surface risks, decision/trade-offs, and escalation paths. * Prototype solutions to augment decisions through data (e.g. dashboards, data analysis) or simplify processes (e.g. process and workflow helpers, or internal tools) using AI coding assistants (“vibe coding”). * Follow Pinterest AI guidance for risk, governance, and safety-by-design: appropriately handle sensitive data, validate AI-generated outputs, document assumptions/limits, and ensure AI-assisted workflows meet applicable policy/compliance expectations before broad adoption.   What we’re looking for: * Staff-level TPM scope and behaviors: proven ability to independently own multi-team, multi-quarter technical programs, including resolving ambiguity, driving decisions, and delivering outcomes through influence. * Deep cross-functional leadership: strong partnership with Product and Engineering plus ability to align Design, Sales, PMM, Core, Platforms, and Data on sequencing, tradeoffs, and adoption.  * Data platform + metrics judgment: experience building trusted metrics/SSOT and operational cadences that shift org behavior toward leading indicators and fast diagnosis.  * Mechanism builder, not “process administrator”: track record of creating durable operating systems (cadence, dashboards, decision logs, RACI/DRIs) that reduce toil and increase velocity. * Excellent risk and dependency management: anticipates cross-org failure modes, keeps stakeholders aligned with crisp comms, and escalates with clear options and recommendations. * AI-first execution mindset: demonstrated ability to use GenAI to accelerate planning, program operations, and stakeholder communications—starting with AI drafts and applying strong judgment to validate, refine, and drive decisions. * Workflow design, AI fluency, data & insights orientation: experience turning repeatable program work into durable, low-toil mechanisms and improving decision-making by using GenAI (e.g., strong prompting, vibe coding lightweight scripts/tools, dashboards, data analysis and leveraging agents where appropriate) * Safety-by-design AI fluency: experience operating within AI governance expectations (risk assessment, data handling, model/output validation, auditability/traceability) and proactively identifying where AI use is not appropriate or requires additional controls. * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.   Relocation Statement: * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.   In-Office Requirement Statement: * We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. * This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.   #LI-REMOTE #LI-JD3 At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here. US based applicants only $145,747—$300,067 USD Our Commitment to Inclusion: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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