We are looking for the first Principal Program Manager to join our Business Operations team! This newly created position will (initially) report to our Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a remote position that can be done from anywhere with occasional (quarterly) travel. 

The Principal Program Manager will drive operational excellence and growth by owning and delivering multiple critical concurrent programs and projects. This is a highly visible role across the organization with a focus on strategy, implementation of systems, support in building out the Business Operations team, and overall business planning. 

The Principal Program Manager must be able to strategically drive operational efficiency improvements and have expertise within the SaaS industry in a fast-paced startup environment. Our ideal candidate will build trust and partnerships across all areas of the business and go-to-market (GTM) strategy functions. This individual will lead, coach, and empower cross-functional teams, proactively identify and manage risks and bottlenecks, resolve issues, and escalate where appropriate to ensure projects are completed on time. The Principal Program Manager has a passion for metrics and an uncanny ability to translate complex data-driven analysis into clear actionable decisions. 

The responsibilities aren’t always defined when you’re building. It’s critical that the Principal Program Manager has the skills, motivation, and initiative to truly take ownership of the space to help drive us forward as a company. This role requires high levels of autonomy, flexibility, accountability, and integrity!

Drata is a high-growth company, which means that our core teams and operations infrastructure must constantly be evolving to sustain and further growth. If you’re a natural builder, a high performer, and thrive in a space of autonomy that enables you to think creatively and drive a pivotal function of the organization, this role is for you!

What you’ll do:

• Manage and supervise Operations Programs and Projects from beginning to end, including developing a budget, and timelines, and holding project team members accountable
• Own the project lifecycle and implement best practices
• Identify, assess, and manage risk mitigation and acceptance plans
• Map out the tasks needed to implement projects objectives and achieve success criteria
• Lead work estimation, planning, and ceremonies related to projects
• Build presentations, maintain project documentation and artifacts, and brief leadership and external stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize with minimal supervision
• Ensure visibility and communication on all key project metrics such as Status, Risks, Milestones, Deadlines, and Dependencies
• Cross-collaborate with Company Leadership, Customer Success, Marketing, Sales, and Technical teams 
• Contribute to building and implementing operations processes with a continuous improvement mindset 
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive change management processes across cross-functional teams
• Build an overall understanding of the company, our solutions, and our customer base 

What you’ll bring:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a project or program manager role in Business Operations experience in technology or software company in strategy, business operations, financial modeling, or management consulting
• 2-3 years of management experience
• 2-5 years of work experience in an analytic role preferred
• 4+ years of experience leading a business-critical function
• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP, or Agile PM certifications are not required, but preferred
• Experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, or other project management platforms and can adapt accordingly
• Comfort and practice with Agile, Predictive, SixSigma, and other PM frameworks
• A strong bias towards action with the ability to assess a situation, quickly evaluate the pros and cons, and make decisions
• Strong experience leading organizational change and guiding teams to adopt new methodologies
• Deep expertise in building teams and managing people
• Top-notch data analytics and problem-solving skills, with an ability to synthesize disparate information and data into actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success
• Working knowledge of overall operations and revenue, customer and marketing operations
• Familiarity with business intelligence platforms and other operations systems
• Ability to operate and execute quickly at a granular level while also maintaining awareness and alignment with our overall business strategy
• Strong analytical skills to identify solutions and implement improvements
• Strong business acumen, exhibit sound judgment, are detail-oriented, and display resourcefulness and strategic thinking when responding to complex challenges
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Who you are:

• You act with integrity, you trust and are trusted, and are a role model and advocate for Drata values
• You exude a competitive fire to strive to do better each day
• You are a curious learner and encourage curiosity, mastery, and growth and are someone who welcomes ideas and knowledge sharing
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving and have the ability to remain calm under pressure with tight deadlines
• You have successfully maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive information appropriately
• You know how to motivate a team and drive them toward a common goal

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in SaaS and/or regulated environment
• Understanding and interest in the security and compliance space 
• Experience with audits and standards in the industry 

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans - for employee and dependents + on demand health care concierge
• HSA, FSA, & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings plans for healthcare and dependent care
• 100% paid short and long term disability plus life + AD&D benefits
• Learning & Development: $500 annually towards professional development opportunities + $250 annually towards personal development opportunities
• Flexible Time Off: Flexible vacation policy for strong, fully charged batteries
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave: An inclusive policy to ensure you have time with your newborn, newly adopted, or foster child
• Work Remotely: Flexible hours and work from home + $1,000 annually to cover necessary business related items for your home office
• Charitable Giving Program: Up to $500 match for qualified charities 
• 401K: Reach your financial goals while reducing your taxes

This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and equity. The applicable salary range for each US-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers based on the cost of labor for that geographic area. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. 

Tier 1: $161,500 - $199,500

Tier 2: $145,350 - $179,550

Tier 3: $129,200 - $159,600

You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

Please continue to apply if you are unsure that you fit into our compensation structure.

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