Staff Technical Program Manager, Grammarly
Privacy & Security
$244-336k
AI-powered writing assistant
Open for applications
AI-powered writing assistant
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$244-336k
1001+ employees
Company mission
Grammarly's mission is to improve lives by improving communication.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years driving security or privacy programs in fast-scaling tech companies—whether as a TPM, Security Program Manager, or in product operations roles where you've tackled compliance, risk management, or security initiatives
- A track record of designing systems that scale - You've built frameworks, processes, or tools that made security easier to adopt and helped organizations move faster while staying protected
- Bonus points if you've navigated complex regulatory landscapes (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.)
- The ability to speak multiple languages fluently - technical security concepts, business priorities, regulatory requirements, and executive strategy. You translate between these worlds effortlessly, building bridges where others see barriers
- You're a self-starter who connects dots others miss - You don't wait for perfect instructions—you gather context, identify gaps, and chart the path forward
- You juggle multiple high-stakes initiatives without dropping balls or losing sight of strategic goals
- Data informs your decisions, relationships drive your impact - You bring metrics and evidence to discussions, but you know that influencing change requires understanding what motivates different stakeholders
- You adapt your approach based on what each audience needs to hear
- You thrive in ambiguity and move with urgency - Shifting priorities don't rattle you—they energize you
- You embody EAGER values - You operate with integrity (ethical), pivot gracefully when circumstances change (adaptable), persist through complex challenges (gritty), understand diverse perspectives (empathetic), and deliver work that raises the bar (remarkable)
- You live the MOVE principles - You ship quickly and iterate fearlessly. You're obsessed with protecting customer data as a form of value creation. You measure yourself by outcomes, not hours logged
- And you engage in robust debate because you trust your teammates and know that friction creates better solutions
What the job involves
- We're on a mission to transform how the world communicates—and we need a Technical Program Manager who's ready to make privacy and security our superpower
- This isn't your typical TPM role. You'll be the organizational force that turns our ambitious security vision into reality
- Working at the intersection of every team, every product decision, and every strategic initiative, you'll ensure that protecting our customers' data isn't just a checkbox—it's woven into the fabric of everything we build
- To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re seeking a dynamic Technical Program Manager to champion Privacy and Security across the organization
- In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with leaders and every part of the business to make sure we are committed to the privacy and security of our customers' data
- You’ll play a key part in enabling innovation, enabling teams to achieve outstanding results, and supporting Grammarly’s mission to transform communication worldwid
- Architect security-first processes that make doing the right thing the easy thing—embedding privacy and security into every workflow, release cycle, and product decision across the organization
- Be the strategic bridge between security requirements and business velocity
- Partner with senior leadership to translate complex compliance mandates and threat landscapes into actionable programs that protect customers without slowing innovation
- Drive security program excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives that strengthen our security posture—from incident response protocols to vendor risk assessments, privacy impact reviews to secure development practices
- Identify and eliminate security friction by colllaborating with EPDM partners to spot where security creates bottlenecks, then redesign workflows that maintain protection while accelerating delivery. Turn security from a gate into an enabler
- Scale security through enablement - Build frameworks, playbooks, and self-service tools that empower engineering teams to make secure choices independently
- Create leverage through automation and reusable patterns
- Champion a security-conscious culture - Foster open dialogue about risks and trade-offs
- Make security expertise accessible across the organization. Celebrate teams who proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement protections
- Stay ahead of the threat landscape - Continuously evaluate emerging security technologies, privacy regulations, and industry best practices
- Drive adoption of tools and approaches that give us a competitive edge in earning customer trust
Our take
From professional writing to everyday correspondence, effective communication is critical. Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistant that helps people write clearly and without mistakes, checking spelling, grammar, and other potential pitfalls.
Grammarly was originally launched as a subscription service for students, although the platform has moved into the mainstream in the last decade. It went freemium in 2015 and now works across more than 500,000 applications and websites including email clients, enterprise software, and word processors. Paid tiers give users more tools beyond grammar and spelling checks to include things like word choice, sentence rewrites, tone adjustments, fluency, and formality level.
The company has been profitable since the beginning and now has a valuation of more than $13 billion, placing it among the 10 most valuable startups in the US. The AI writing assistant space is heating up, and Grammarly is hoping to defend its positions against offerings including Scalenut, Ginger and Microsoft's Editor by the release of its SDK, making it far easier to integrate Grammarly into other applications. So far this has been used in over 4,000 products and earned excellent ratings and increased user numbers of Grammarly's service.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Nov 2021
$200m
LATE VC
Oct 2019
$90m
LATE VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Support for professional development with training, coaching, and regular feedback
- Global, local, and team-specific events and programs
- Catered lunches
- Gym and recreation stipends
- Admission discounts
- Work from home opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity
- Support to set up a home office
- Ample and defined time off
- 401(k) matching
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Alex Shevchenko
(Co-Founder & Board Member)Studied at Vienna's International University before receiving an MBA from the University of Toronto. Co-founded MyDropBox.com in 2006. The company was bought by Blackboard Inc. three years later. Co-founded Grammarly in 2009.
Max Lytvyn
(Co-Founder & Board Member)Studied for an MBA at Vanderbilt University before joining Blacboard Inc. as Director of Product Strategy in 2007. Was General Manager and then Partner at Sciworth Labs from 2004 to 2013. Was a Board Member at Uniweb and invested in farmland investment platform FarmTogether.
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