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Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX\nPosition Summary\nThe Lead Strategic Program Manager is a senior individual contributor within Cybersecurity Products Engineering who leads the organization’s highest-impact, cross-functional strategic programs from definition through execution. The role partners with Engineering, Product, Finance, Security, Sales, Legal, HR, and Talent Acquisition to establish governance, executive reporting, resource and investment plans, and scalable operating frameworks. The incumbent serves as a trusted advisor who brings financial and operational rigor, challenges assumptions, influences senior stakeholders without formal authority, and drives measurable business outcomes.\nEssential Functions\nOwn and drive CSP’s highest-priority strategic programs, including compliance and certification, organizational expansion, and cross-functional transformation initiatives, from business case through delivery.\nDefine program scope, governance, success metrics, roadmaps, commitments, timelines, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional trade-offs.\nBuild investment business cases that quantify ARR impact, cost, and risk and secure leadership sponsorship.\nTranslate executive priorities into operating cadence, program plans, resourcing decisions, and executive- or board-level materials.\nPresent program status, risks, recommendations, and decisions to senior leadership.\nPartner with Finance on budgets, labor allocation, discretionary spend, planning, and forecasting.\nApply data-driven analysis to workforce strategy, resource allocation, portfolio prioritization, and organizational planning.\nDesign scalable frameworks for hiring, talent reviews, planning cycles, and distributed global-team growth.\nCoordinate Engineering, Finance, Legal, Security, Sales, HR, and Talent Acquisition across multi-quarter initiatives.\nBring structure and clarity to ambiguous problems through governance, cadence, reporting, and decision frameworks.\nMinimum Requirements\nBachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with a minimum of 8-12+ years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant work experience.\n10+ years of strategic program management, business/strategic operations, or comparable cross-functional leadership experience in technology, cybersecurity, or software engineering.\nDemonstrated leadership of complex, multi-stakeholder programs from business case through execution, including compliance or regulatory programs or comparable strategic initiatives.\nStrong financial acumen in budget management, forecasting, and investment business cases.\nProven ability to create executive- and board-level communications and present to senior leadership.\nExperience partnering with Finance, HR/Talent Acquisition, Engineering, and Security leaders to scale operational frameworks.\nExperience supporting organizational or geographic expansion, workforce planning, and location business cases.\nExceptional ability to operate in ambiguity and align teams without direct authority.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMBA or equivalent advanced degree.\nDirect experience with FedRAMP, Common Criteria, or another cybersecurity or government compliance authorization program.\nExperience in a matrixed, global engineering organization, including international hiring, transition, or footprint expansion.\nBackground in financial analysis or accounting before moving into program or operations leadership.\nExperience producing Board of Directors or C-suite advance materials.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.\nIf you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.\nWhy Join Us?\nSay HI and learn more about working at Thales click here\nThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.\nIf you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at .\nThe reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between\nTotal Target Cash (TTC) 105,261.00 - 205,275.00 USD Annual\nThis reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. 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