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Thales

Senior Lead Program Manager

Salary$105k – $205k
LocationAustin
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 7, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 8-12+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant work experience
10+ years of strategic program management, business/strategic operations, or comparable cross-functional leadership experience in technology, cybersecurity, or software engineering
Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-stakeholder programs from business case through execution, including compliance or regulatory programs or comparable strategic initiatives
Strong financial acumen in budget management, forecasting, and investment business cases
Proven ability to create executive- and board-level communications and present to senior leadership
Experience partnering with Finance, HR/Talent Acquisition, Engineering, and Security leaders to scale operational frameworks
Experience supporting organizational or geographic expansion, workforce planning, and location business cases
Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and align teams without direct authority
Nice to have5
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Direct experience with FedRAMP, Common Criteria, or another cybersecurity or government compliance authorization program
Experience in a matrixed, global engineering organization, including international hiring, transition, or footprint expansion
Background in financial analysis or accounting before moving into program or operations leadership
Experience producing Board of Directors or C-suite advance materials
Eligibility3
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
401(k)
Company holidays
Paid time off
Disability insurance
Employee assistance
Wellness program
Pet insurance
Legal plan
Identity theft protection
Retirement plan
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity
About the company
Location: Austin, United States of AmericaThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX
Position Summary
The Lead Strategic Program Manager is a senior individual contributor within Cybersecurity Products Engineering who leads the organization’s highest-impact, cross-functional strategic programs from definition through execution. The role partners with Engineering, Product, Finance, Security, Sales, Legal, HR, and Talent Acquisition to establish governance, executive reporting, resource and investment plans, and scalable operating frameworks. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor who brings financial and operational rigor, challenges assumptions, influences senior stakeholders without formal authority, and drives measurable business outcomes.
Essential Functions
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Own and drive CSP’s highest-priority strategic programs, including compliance and certification, organizational expansion, and cross-functional transformation initiatives, from business case through delivery.
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Define program scope, governance, success metrics, roadmaps, commitments, timelines, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional trade-offs.
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Build investment business cases that quantify ARR impact, cost, and risk and secure leadership sponsorship.
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Translate executive priorities into operating cadence, program plans, resourcing decisions, and executive- or board-level materials.
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Present program status, risks, recommendations, and decisions to senior leadership.
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Partner with Finance on budgets, labor allocation, discretionary spend, planning, and forecasting.
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Apply data-driven analysis to workforce strategy, resource allocation, portfolio prioritization, and organizational planning.
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Design scalable frameworks for hiring, talent reviews, planning cycles, and distributed global-team growth.
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Coordinate Engineering, Finance, Legal, Security, Sales, HR, and Talent Acquisition across multi-quarter initiatives.
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Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous problems through governance, cadence, reporting, and decision frameworks.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 8-12+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant work experience.
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10+ years of strategic program management, business/strategic operations, or comparable cross-functional leadership experience in technology, cybersecurity, or software engineering.
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Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-stakeholder programs from business case through execution, including compliance or regulatory programs or comparable strategic initiatives.
•
Strong financial acumen in budget management, forecasting, and investment business cases.
•
Proven ability to create executive- and board-level communications and present to senior leadership.
•
Experience partnering with Finance, HR/Talent Acquisition, Engineering, and Security leaders to scale operational frameworks.
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Experience supporting organizational or geographic expansion, workforce planning, and location business cases.
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Exceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and align teams without direct authority.
Preferred Qualifications
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MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
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Direct experience with FedRAMP, Common Criteria, or another cybersecurity or government compliance authorization program.
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Experience in a matrixed, global engineering organization, including international hiring, transition, or footprint expansion.
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Background in financial analysis or accounting before moving into program or operations leadership.
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Experience producing Board of Directors or C-suite advance materials.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.
Why Join Us?
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at [email protected].
The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 105,261.00 - 205,275.00 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please raise HR request through MyThales)
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
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