Technical Program Manager, Fivetran
Security
$158.3-197.9k
2 days a week in office (Oakland, CA)
Automated data movement platform
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Automated data movement platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$158.3-197.9k
2 days a week in office (Oakland, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make access to data s simple and reliable as electricity.
Role
Who you are
- Over 5 years of experience in technical program management with a strong focus on security engineering, vulnerability management, cloud security, and application security
- Proficient in applying program management methodologies, tools, and best practices to deliver complex security initiatives
- Exceptional skills in prioritization, organization, and multitasking to manage multiple programs effectively
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product teams, SRE/QE engineers, and developers, to embed a security-first mindset into workflows and practices
- Deep understanding of key security domains, including application/infrastructure security, data privacy, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Strong grasp of security concepts and principles, including network security, encryption, authentication, and authorization
- Hands-on experience with SAST/DAST tools, agent-based firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies, and automation tools for security orchestration. Experience with scripting languages for automating security processes
- Proficient in researching and validating vulnerabilities while proposing effective remediation or mitigation strategies
- Strong familiarity with OWASP principles and best practices for securing web applications, including the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS)
- Up-to-date knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud security
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to address security challenges, coupled with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with engineering teams in enhancing security measures and mitigating vulnerabilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies
- We’re looking for a high-performance, experienced hands-on technical program manager(TPM) in the security domain to be part of an Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing security-related initiatives across the organization
- It involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of security programs. The TPM will act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while mitigating security risks
- The work is very diverse. Fivetran is a multi-cloud environment operating on AWS, GCP, and Azure. You will help select security tools, implement improvements within our environments, and assist in developing new processes to increase our security posture
- Technologies You’ll Use:
- Bash, Python, JS, BigQuery, Looker, Sigma, Azure, AWS, GCP, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Github, Buildkite, SonarQube, Grafana, Prisma, Synk, Signal Sciences, AI Tools
- This is the primary person in engineering responsible for executing the security vulnerability management program for engineering, including infrastructure, code, and dependency vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with Security and Engineering teams to ensure vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized, and patched. Provide technical oversight and accountability to ensure the effective delivery of security fixes
- Enhance processes by evaluating tools, recommending improvements, and driving automation for faster resolution
- Usage of AI in defining the roadmap for a proactive security approach based on risk assessment/rating
- Running the Dependency management and image hardening programs
- Using AI to contribute to the remediation of code and infrastructure vulnerabilities
- Establish and lead a code scanning program in collaboration with infrastructure, engineering, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and sustainable security practices
- Dedicate up to 20% of the time to assessing business systems to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps proactively. Develop a scanning and detection plan and establish policies and standards for internal data access tools to improve overall system security
- Advocate for tools and solutions that support shift-left strategies, driving early integration of security and testing in the development lifecycle
Our take
Fivetran is a data integration company focused on one simple idea: making data easy to move and use. It provides a fully managed platform that automatically moves data from hundreds of sources into cloud destinations, helping team centralize information without building or maintaining complex pipelines. So, by handling the heavy lifting behind the scenes, Fivetran allows organizations to spend less time managing infrastructure and more time working on their data.
This approach has a real and growing impact, with more than 700 fully managed connectors, Fivetran supports hybrid and multi-cloud environments and keeps data accurate and secure as it flows into analytics and AI systems. Trusted by over 7,600 customers worldwide, the platform helps businesses standardize how data is collected and shared across teams, breaking down silos and making insights more accessible. And the result is a stronger data foundation that supports faster decision-making and innovation.
In 2025, the company's momentum was also recognized with a Microsoft Marketplace Partner of the Year Award and a finalist spot for Microsoft's Americas Emerging Partner of the Year. These milestones reflect its role in helping enterprises modernize data infrastructure on Microsoft Azure and prepare for AI-driven workloads. By continuing to deepen its partnerships and focus on reliable, automated data movement, Fivetran is well positioned to carry this success forward as organizations increasingly rely on data s the backbone of future intelligence.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Sep 2021
$565m
SERIES D
Jun 2020
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $727.7m
Company HQ
Downtown, Oakland, CA
Leadership
George Fraser
(CEO)George graduated with a PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Pittsburgh.
Taylor Brown
(COO)Taylor studied Business Administration (focusing on design strategy) at California College of the Arts to Masters level.
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