Senior Technical Program Manager. AI Security

Skip to main contentCareers at F5Sign InSenior Technical Program Manager. AI Security page is loadedSenior Technical Program Manager. AI SecurityApplyremote typeHybridlocationsSan Josetime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idRP1037445At 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.Senior Technical Program Manager - Security Projects using LLM and AI ToolsPosition Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and dynamic Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cutting-edge security projects centered around Large Language Model (LLM)-based scanning and advanced AI tools. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in improving cybersecurity while orchestrating complex programs involving distributed technical teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced TPM with a proven track record of managing demanding technical programs, coordinating globally distributed teams, and delivering impactful results in a time-sensitive environment.Key Responsibilities:Program Leadership:Own and drive end-to-end technical program management for security initiatives leveraging LLM-based scanning and AI tools to enhance security protocols across platforms.Define program objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution.Cross-Team Coordination:Collaborate with distributed teams, including engineering, product management, research, and security teams, to ensure alignment and progress toward shared goals.Serve as a unifying force to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and accountable while managing relationships and dependencies across teams.Technical Planning and Execution:Lead technical discussions to shape the development of AI-driven security solutions, establishing best practices for integrating AI tools into security workflows.Partner with technical leads to assess feasibility and scalability of proposed solutions, identify risks, and proactively resolve challenges.Fast-Paced Thought Leadership:Operate efficiently and effectively in a high-pressure environment, adapting quickly to evolving priorities while maintaining robustness in program delivery.Proactively anticipate risks, roadblocks, and potential challenges surrounding project implementations, offering creative and actionable solutions.Process Optimization:Build and refine TPM processes and frameworks to maximize efficiency and effectiveness within distributed teams.Champion agile methodologies and ensure accountability while maintaining flexibility for unique team and organizational needs.Stakeholder Management:Communicate clearly and consistently with teams, leadership, and customers to clarify vision, progress, and obstacles related to security programs.Deliver regular updates and presentations to executive leadership to maintain visibility and drive informed decision-making.Minimum Qualifications:Experience:8+ years of experience in technical program management, specifically managing complex, fast-paced technical projects in security, AI, or related fields.Proven experience managing distributed teams and multi-functional coordination across time zones.Strong familiarity with AI/ML technologies, security standards, and data-driven solutions.Skills and Attributes:Exceptional technical acumen with an ability to understand, evaluate, and guide sophisticated AI and LLM-based solutions for cybersecurity.Proficiency in managing ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities while maintaining clarity and a...