Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
• Develop and execute a comprehensive program roadmap to achieve FedRAMP Moderate compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all FedRAMP-related activities, including audits, assessments, and stakeholder communications.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, security, product, legal, and other departments to align resources and timelines.
• Identify and manage cross-functional dependencies, ensuring teams are equipped to meet compliance requirements.
• FedRAMP Expertise
• Guide the organization through the process of achieving FedRAMP Ready status and eventually full certification.
• Provide expertise on FedRAMP requirements, including security controls, documentation, and technical implementations.
• Engage with Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) and federal agency sponsors to facilitate the certification process.
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Conduct gap analyses to identify areas of non-compliance and develop strategies to address them.
• Implement a risk management framework that supports FedRAMP compliance and integrates with existing organizational processes.
• Program Management
• Establish and track project milestones, deliverables, and KPIs.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure program success.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Documentation and Process Development
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of FedRAMP documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, and procedures.
• Develop sustainable processes to ensure ongoing compliance post-certification.
• Change Management
• Lead organizational change initiatives required to embed FedRAMP requirements into the company’s culture and operational practices.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, product management, compliance, or related fields, with a focus on SaaS or cloud-based platforms.
• Proven track record of leading a SaaS company through the FedRAMP certification process, including achieving FedRAMP Ready status.
• Experience in organizing engineering work in large engineering organizations, with a deep understanding of cross-departmental dependencies.
• Skills:
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity in compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, SOC 2).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and develop actionable solutions.
• Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.