Program Manager

The Basics Tanium is actively seeking a Program Manager to own the program management of product development activities – from ideation through go-to-market – for their assigned portfolio, partnering closely with portfolio product leaders within the CTO's organization .   This is a build role, not a  maintain  role . Y ou will  contribute to the  design, implement ation , and  iterat ion   of   program management processes  for a spec-driven  & AI-first  product development organization. The ideal candidate has a strong program/project management foundation, sharp judgment under ambiguity, and the confidence to drive cross-functional teams, including senior stakeholders ,  to  decisions and deadlines. You will represent the Product Organization in collaboration with Engineering, UX, Enablement, and Marketing to usher products through the development lifecycle. A successful candidate is a self-starter who builds forward motion with incomplete information rather than waiting  on  full clarity.   This position follows the Company’s hybrid schedule which currently requires employees to work in the office at one of the following locations a minimum of three days per week: Addison, TX; Durham, NC; or Reston, VA.   What you’ll do Coordinate the spec-driven product launch process end-to-end – from ideation to delivery – for a product portfolio area. Building and continuously surfacing efficiencies to the process itself as you run it   Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across different stakeholders and  different stages  simultaneously, keeping each moving without waiting for perfect alignment before acting   Set timelines, hold cross-functional partners accountable to them, and communicate product readiness to leadership  –  including when that means pushing back on scope creep or slipping deadlines   Collaborate with cross-functional teams  –  subject matter experts, UX, Engineering, Enablement, Legal, and Marketing  –  driving them toward decisions rather than simply coordinating meetings   Develop first-draft materials for product enablement and marketing, working from directional input rather than a finished brief   Act as a proxy to the Product Managers whose portfolios you manage,  representing  their priorities and making calls in their absence     We’re looking for someone with  Education BA or equivalent experience Experience 3+ years in program or project management, ideally having built or significantly matured a process rather than only  operating  within an existing one   Demonstrated ability to manage several concurrent, cross-stage workstreams without losing precision on any one of them Comfort  operating  in ambiguity   –  able to take a partial set of facts, make a reasonable call, and produce something concrete for others to react to, rather than gathering exhaustive requirements before starting   A track record  of driving timelines and holding stakeholders   accountable Excellent organizational and time-management skills  and aptitude in  leveraging   cutting edge  technologies –   i ncluding AI tools  -  to drive greater efficiencies   Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including comfort delivering to executive audiences   Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to  identify  and correct errors   Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment   About Tanium  Tanium is the Autonomous IT company. Driven by AI and real-time endpoint intelligence, Tanium Autonomous IT empowers IT and security teams to make their organizations unstoppable. Many of the world’s leading organizations trust Tanium’s single, unified platform for endpoint management and security to innovate faster, stay resilient and move business forward with confidence, at scale. To learn how Tanium delivers Autonomous IT for unstoppable business – visit  www.tanium.com  and follow us on  LinkedIn  and  X . On a mission. Together.  At Tanium, we are stewards of a culture that emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect, and diversity. In our pursuit of revolutionizing the way some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world solve their most difficult IT challenges, we are strengthened by our unique perspectives and by our collective actions.     As a global organization with stakeholders around the world, it’s imperative that the diversity of our customers and communities is reflected internally in our team members. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that only together can we do great things.   Our commitment to excellence and innovation has earned us a place on the Forbes Cloud 100 list for ten consecutive years, and we continue to be recognized worldwide as a great place to work.  Each of our team members has 5 days set aside as volunteer time off (VTO) to contribute to the communities they live in and give back to the causes they care about most.   What you’ll get  The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $144,000 to $216,000. This range is an estimate for what Tanium will pay a new hire. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, training, and experience. In addition to an annual base salary, team members will receive equity awards and a generous benefits package consisting of medical, dental and vision plan, family planning benefits, health savings account, flexible spending account, transportation savings account, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, life, accident and disability coverage, business travel accident insurance, employee assistance programs, disability insurance, and other well-being benefits. Tanium is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will rece