About 1Password
At 1Password, we're not just building software; we're building the foundation for a safe and productive digital future. Our mission is to empower employees with seamless access to the tools they need, without compromising security. We pioneered the enterprise password manager and are now leading the way in Extended Access Management – a new category of cybersecurity designed for the modern workplace, including AI agents. Join one of the most trusted and loved brands in cybersecurity and help us shape a safer, simpler digital world for millions.
We’re looking for passionate and driven individuals to tackle challenging problems in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to contribute to the digital safety of millions and work alongside a team of curious minds, let’s talk.
Staff Technical Program Manager (Security Focus)
Are you a seasoned Technical Program Manager with a passion for security? Do you thrive in ambiguous environments and excel at leading complex, high-impact initiatives? 1Password is seeking a talented Staff TPM to join our growing team and drive our security programs to the next level.
As a Staff TPM, you'll be a force multiplier for our Tech organization, driving cross-functional collaboration and technical innovation. You'll be responsible for aligning teams, uncovering gaps, and guiding programs toward well-defined and successful outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to influence commitment, lead by example, and balance strategic wins with incremental progress.
Our TPM team supports programs across Product, Engineering, Security, DevOps, Data, and IT, making this a highly visible and impactful role within the organization.
This is a remote opportunity within Canada and the US.
What You'll Do:
Own and lead high-impact, complex, and often ambiguous security initiatives.
Identify systemic challenges and design simple, scalable, and resilient processes and solutions for teams.
Drive org-wide improvements in how we execute programs, influencing tooling, planning cadences, and cross-team alignment practices.
Build a deep understanding of 1Password’s full technical stack to facilitate technical conversations and drive cross-cutting strategic impact.
Define and deliver roadmaps in close partnership with Security and Engineering, facilitating planning, scoping, and sequencing of work.
Mentor TPMs and help mature program practices across the tech org.
Adopt AI-driven tools and workflows to enhance program execution and improve delivery across Product and Tech teams.
Ask lots of questions, learn from failures, and continually stretch yourself.
Keep security and privacy front of mind in all aspects of your work.
What You'll Bring:
10+ years of technical program management experience, with a strong track record in security-focused initiatives.
Technical depth in the Security domain, with the ability to tackle loosely defined problems and projects.
Proven ability to analyze, synthesize requirements, exercise judgment, and devise solutions with limited information.
Deep focus on execution, follow-through, and ownership.
Experience keeping programs on course, detecting and recommending course-corrections, and establishing tracking, reporting & escalation processes.
Ability to drive commitment and navigate trade-offs effectively.
Experience driving simplicity - identifying process breakdowns, designing simple, repeatable, and scalable processes, and mentoring teams.
Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leaders and representing program parameters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Accomplishment in fostering cross-functional relationships and influencing alignment to drive clarity, ownership, and outcomes.
A profound respect for user privacy and information security.
USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $138,000 USD and $228,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $116,000 CAD and $156,000 CAD, plus immediate participation in 1Password’s generous benefits program (health, dental, RRSP and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
Life at 1Password
We prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, and receptiveness to feedback, all guided by our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.
You'll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, experiments with new ideas, and iterates toward the best solutions. This isn't a place for comfortable routines. We're seeking individuals who are proven experts in their fields, highly adaptable, thrive in ambiguity, are curious, and deliver results.
We're committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We encourage all team members to actively learn AI best practices, identify opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and drive innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI is an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
Our Approach to Remote Work
We embrace remote work, but value in-person connection. Travel for in-person engagement is a part of most roles and may include department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding hard work through our benefits. Here's a glimpse:
Health and wellbeing
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Generous PTO policy
Four company-wide wellness days
Growth and future
Company equity for all full-time employees
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Community
Paid volunteer days
Employee-led inclusion and belonging programs and ERGs
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
You Belong Here.
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace built on trust, support, and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken, or veteran status.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process.
Remote work at 1Password means working from your home country. If you have questions, your talent partner would be happy to address them.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check.
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