Senior Technical Governance Program Manager
Lead · Remote · Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid); United States -Remote ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior leadership role
- Fintech & Banking focus
- GRC & Automation
- US-based remote
- Competitive benefits
Lead Bank provides API-first banking infrastructure for fintechs, enabling compliant services like payments and lending. The Information Security team ensures the platform remains secure and operationally sound while scaling rapidly.
As a Senior Technical Governance Program Manager, you will define and execute the strategy for technology governance and compliance. You will partner with Security Engineering, Data, and Risk teams to embed automated controls and maintain rigorous regulatory standards across the Banking-as-a-Service ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Lead enterprise technology governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across security and engineering teams.
- Mentor team members, set priorities, and drive individual and group performance through coaching.
- Drive data management initiatives including security, classification, retention, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage disaster recovery programs, including readiness assessments, testing, and resiliency improvements.
- Oversee the third-party risk program, handling due diligence, monitoring, and remediation tracking.
- Automate audit evidence gathering and control monitoring to enhance efficiency and audit readiness.
- Coordinate internal and external audits for technology and cybersecurity, managing findings to closure.
- Lead strategic projects in AI governance, emerging technology risk, and control modernization.
What you'll need
- 5–8 years of experience in Technology Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
- Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Background in leading complex governance programs in fintech, startup, or fast-paced tech environments.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud platforms, and enterprise risk management.
- Experience working with auditors and managing remediation activities from identification to closure.
- Demonstrated ability to automate and streamline compliance, governance, and audit processes.
- Strong program management and communication skills to translate technical risks for business stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AI tools, governance, and risk management is preferred.
Stack
- Cloud platforms
- AI tools
- GRC frameworks
- Automation tools
How you'll work
- Offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, New York City, and Kansas City
- Compensation varies by US geographic market zone
- Flexible vacation policy with PTO and paid holidays
What you get
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 401k matching plan
- Wellness benefits including FSA, HSA, and HRA
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive compensation based on location and experience