Technical Manager - Application Security

Location: Remote 10% travel 

Department: Application Security Programs 

Reports To: Managing Director of Tradecraft and Programs 

Job Overview 

The Technical Manager provides high-level leadership, execution oversight, and technical direction across advanced cybersecurity programs. The Technical Manager provides high-level leadership, execution oversight, and technical direction across advanced cybersecurity programs. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of application security testing, source code-enabled assessments, and enterprise-scale security initiatives across geographically distributed teams. 

This role requires deep technical expertise in application security, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence program direction, risk posture, and strategic alignment. The Technical Manager acts as a key liaison between technical teams, internal leadership, client stakeholders, and governance groups—ensuring predictable delivery, clear communication, and continuous improvement of the AppSec program. 

Success in this role is measured through delivery predictability, stakeholder satisfaction, security risk reduction, and the advancement of organizational maturity in cybersecurity testing and program management. 

Key Responsibilities 

Program Leadership & Delivery Oversight 

• Provide leadership and oversight for delivery of application security testing programs at scale. 
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for AppSec delivery quality and execution. 
• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable delivery plans, program roadmaps, and measurable success criteria. 
• Manage delivery health, including timeline adherence, scope alignment, quality assurance, and risk mitigation. 
• Lead and partner with program directors, TPMs, and leadership to drive prioritization, resource planning, and alignment to strategic objectives. 

Technical Expertise & Security Execution 

• Guide complex, source code-enabled application security assessments and ensure consistency across testing teams. 
• Mentor and develop technical leads and testers, helping them interpret vulnerabilities, attack paths, and emerging threats. 
• Maintain cutting-edge knowledge of evolving security methodologies, exploiting new attack vectors, and implementing innovative testing approaches. 
• Represent program outcomes and technical findings to internal and external stakeholders with clarity and authority. 
• Ensure all technical documentation, metrics, and artifacts meet delivery standards and support risk reduction goals. 

Stakeholder & Executive Communication 

• Communicate program status, security insights, and delivery risks to customer leadership and internal executives. 
• Present complex vulnerabilities and recommendations in ways that are meaningful to enterprise-level stakeholders. 
• Support board-level reporting and contribute to strategic security posture discussions. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, supporting informed decision-making across cybersecurity priorities. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration 
• Collaborate with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) teams to align testing outcomes with organizational risk frameworks. 
• Work closely with engineering, product teams, and other security units to reduce risk and improve application resilience. 
• Lead cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams to deliver unified, predictable outcomes. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• Provide leadership for multiple AppSec delivery teams—typically overseeing 3–4 Team Leads and 9–12 testers. 
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. 
• Ensure effective resource management, capacity planning, and team performance. 
• Support professional development and coach senior technical staff toward mastery and advancement. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline. 
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership roles. 
• Demonstrated expertise in application security testing, including source code-enabled methodologies. 
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IT governance, and risk management practices. 
• Proven ability to lead and manage technical testing teams across network and application domains. 
• Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders. 
• Experience developing strategic roadmaps and explaining complex issues to nontechnical audiences. 
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a history of effective engagement with senior leadership and external stakeholders. 
• Effective public speaking and communication abilities, including experience engaging with media or external partners. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience overseeing enterprise-level application security programs across multiple sites. 
• Background in developing advanced security testing methodologies or contributing to security research. 
• Demonstrated success in improving AppSec maturity and reducing organizational risk. 
• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional cybersecurity transformation initiatives. 

How This Role Fits Into Delivery 

The Technical Manager acts as a bridge between technical security execution and strategic program leadership. While testers own the technical analysis and the Associate Director owns program governance, the Technical Manager ensures the seamless operationalization of deliverables, alignment across teams, and consistent high-quality execution. 

This role strengthens delivery by: 

• Ensuring predictable, high-quality AppSec outcomes 
• Scaling testing methodologies and operational discipline 
• Driving continuous improvement in program maturity 
• Serving as the technical and operational backbone for AppSec delivery 

Important Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship