Staff Program Manager – Enterprise Technology and Security/Compliance

D-Wave

Staff Program Manager leading complex, high-impact programs for D-Wave’s enterprise technology. Overseeing governance, risk, compliance in fast-moving environments with technology and security priorities.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic program delivery, governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across cloud infrastructure and IT systems. Proficient in stakeholder management, executive communication, and continuous improvement through data analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Program Management CertificationGovernance, Risk, And Compliance (GRC)Stakeholder ManagementAnalytical And Critical ThinkingProject Management Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRisk ManagementCompliance ManagementIT TransformationData AnalysisCloud Infrastructure ManagementSecurity OperationsFramework Familiarity (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, FedRAMP)Project ManagementExecutive Reporting

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementProblem-SolvingLeadershipContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMP

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureIT SystemsSecurity ProgramsQuantum ComputingDeep-Tech

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic ETS programs
Drive governance, risk, and compliance programs across cloud infrastructure, IT systems, and security operations
Establish and maintain program management best practices, playbooks, and governance frameworks
Serve as the primary point of accountability for program status and executive-level reporting
Partner with ETS stakeholders to define program objectives and navigate ambiguity
Identify, track, and proactively mitigate program risks and issues
Champion continuous improvement by analyzing program performance data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive experience in program or project management
Demonstrated experience managing GRC, IT transformation, or security programs at scale
Familiarity with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or FedRAMP
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Experience working in or alongside quantum computing, deep-tech, or similarly innovative technology organizations is a plus
Hands-on proficiency with project and program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Competitive pay
Company ownership
Bonuses
Range of meaningful benefits