Crowdstrike

Program Manager III, Adversary Strategy

United States full-time Senior $120,000 - $180,000
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:
We are CrowdStrike, a fast-growing security company that protects our wide range of customers from cybersecurity attacks. We’re investing in program managers who are energetic, eager to learn, flexible, and capable of managing large scale, complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.Your primary focus will be two-fold: acting in a lead Program Manager role for the Office of Adversary Strategy (facilitating strategic and operational processes), and being responsible for driving the scheduling, scoping and execution of projects, working directly with other Program/Project Managers and leadership in order to ensure timely delivery against the roadmap. You’ll work closely across functional teams to collaborate and ensure dependencies are well known and critical issues are identified and driven to resolution.
What You'll Do:

Plan and drive the tactical execution of project deliverables with change management considered at all phases

Help team members clarify business needs and measurable project outcomes

Determine and track project success metrics

Communicate project progress and delivery to team members and leaders

Identify areas of process improvement

Reduce departmental silos to increase collaboration and productivity

Implement project management best practices and operational strategies

Track the status of project activities, and ensure that schedules and priorities are being met

Ensure critical issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated if necessary

Manage senior level project/program communication and status reporting

Demonstrate the ability to discuss tasks with employees in a manner which gives guidance and best practices but does not dictate implementation

What You'll Need:

Must be proficient in the use of Jira (query/ticket creation, board creation and facilitation)

8+ years of experience working in a program/project management capacity

Seasoned team coach that manages and alleviates (instead of running from) persistent obstacles

Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and Project Management Methodologies, specifically Agile/Scrum. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework methodology a plus.

Experience owning a program/ portfolio of products/features, scoping requirements, planning milestones, and being an active resource for technical teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Must enjoy consensus-driven environments where honest and open communications and collaboration are paramount

Must work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions, worldwide, as part of a team

Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail and have the ability to make logical, timely decisions

Excel with proactively and independently driving for results in small team environments

Demonstrate self-learning capabilities, taking initiative in a fast pace/quickly changing environment

Be comfortable with ambiguity, and with deriving clarity from limited information and precedent, in order to devise solutions.

Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points:

Experience with/exposure to the cybersecurity domain, in particular the threat landscape of nation-state/criminal actors, their varying methods of attack, and cybersecurity responses to those attacks

Experience with Project Lifecycle and Project Management methodologies like Agile, Kanban, Scrum, Scaled Agile

Experience with business transformation and implementing new processes

Experience with/exposure to data science and/or machine learning

Experience with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, others)

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role

Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-08-2026Originally posted on Himalayas

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