Director of Strategy and Technical Operations 697

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, open source, and SaaS environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data.

As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.

In this role you will report to the CTO, you will be a key strategic and operational leader, ensuring the engineering organization operates efficiently and is aligned to business goals. This highly influential role involves strategic planning, technical operations, release execution, internal communications, customer interaction and cross-functional collaboration. You will drive the rhythm of the engineering, ensure organizational alignment, and optimize execution across teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CTO, providing insights, feedback, and strategic support. 
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve execution across Engineering, Product Management, Customer Success and Support, ensuring timely delivery of key engineering and product commitments. 
• Manage and optimize operational processes, including goal setting and OKRs to drive continuous improvement across distributed teams. 
• Prepare and facilitate effective meetings, including engineering leadership syncs, engineering offsites, operational reviews, technical deep dives, and all-hands sessions. 
• Act as a bridge across teams, ensuring engineering, product, and business functions are aligned in strategy and execution. 
• Track and monitor the progress of key technical and organizational initiatives, ensuring accountability and execution. Progress measurement needs to be heavily Data Driven to provide continuous key metrics. 
• Work closely with Finance, HR, Communications, Talent Acquisition, and Business Operations partners to ensure operational clarity and efficiency. 
• Track and measure OKRs for the Engineering organization. 
• Lead and contribute to special projects that enhance engineering team effectiveness and culture. 

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering operations, technical program management, business operations, or a similar leadership role. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership at the VP and CXO level. 
• Proven track record of leading strategic and operational cross-functional initiatives in a technical organization. 
• Experience driving engineering team efficiency and process improvements in a large, distributed organization. 
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. 
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-moving environments with competing priorities. 
• Passion for fostering a high-performance engineering culture and enabling teams to scale. 

Why Choose Protegrity:

• We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package as well as the excitement, challenges, and rewards of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company.
• Become a member of a leading Data Protection, Privacy and Security company during one of the best market opportunities to come along in a generation.
• Competitive Compensation/Total Reward Packages that include:
• Health Benefits (Health/Dental/Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Work on global projects with diverse, energetic, team members who respect each other and celebrate differences.
• Remote workforce

Working Model:

• This role is available as fully home-based and generally would require you to attend on-site meetings only occasionally based on business needs. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits with generous vacation and holiday time off. All employees are also provided access to ongoing learning & development.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace is our priority. We are committed to an environment of acceptance where you are free to bring your full self to work. All qualified applicants and current employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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