Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager




Who are we?

Versant Health is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving millions of our clients’ members nationwide. We are driven by our mission to help members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision.




As a Versant Health associate, you can enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, pet insurance, no-cost-to-you vision insurance for you and your qualified dependents. We are also invested in your success. There are many opportunities for advancement and development throughout all stages of your career with us. 




See how you can make a difference with the support of strong leadership and a team environment.




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What are we looking for? 

We are seeking a Product Security Technical Program Manager (TPM) to play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing our product security initiatives. This role is crucial in integrating security into our product development lifecycle, ensuring our products meet rigorous security standards and align with industry best practices. The Product Security TPM will work closely with product, engineering, and security teams to define, manage, and execute security programs and initiatives that protect our products and user data.




As the Product Security TPM, you will bring strong technical expertise, project management skills, and a proactive approach to driving security initiatives across product lines. You will be responsible for managing security requirements, mitigating risks, and ensuring security practices are seamlessly embedded within the product development process.




Where you will have an impact 




Program Development and Management

• Lead and manage the product security program, including defining security requirements, aligning with industry standards, and implementing best practices within the product development lifecycle.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce security policies, processes, and controls that support the secure design, development, and deployment of products.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and security teams to ensure product security requirements are consistently met.

Security Integration in Product Development

• Work with engineering teams to integrate security controls into all stages of product development, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct security reviews, including threat modeling and secure design reviews, for new products and features.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices and ensure security is a fundamental component of product development workflows.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify, assess, and prioritize product security risks, collaborating with relevant teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and manage product security vulnerabilities, coordinating with engineering and security teams for timely remediation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and industry certifications (e.g., OWASP, NIST SSDF, SOC 2T2, HITRUST), and support internal and external audits as needed.

Stakeholder Communication and Education

• Serve as the primary point of contact for product security, fostering clear communication channels with engineering, product management, and security teams.
• Conduct regular training and awareness programs to educate product and engineering teams on security best practices and their roles in maintaining product security.
• Deliver regular updates to leadership on program progress, risk status, and significant security incidents or improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop metrics and KPIs to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the product security program.
• Stay informed about emerging security threats, trends, and technologies, incorporating new insights into the product security strategy.
• Identify and implement tools and processes to automate security testing, vulnerability scanning, and secure code analysis across the product lifecycle.

What’s necessary to do the job? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in product security, information security, or a related technical program management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of security fundamentals, including secure software development, vulnerability management, and threat modeling.
• 3+ years of hands-on software development experience 
• Familiarity with C#, VB6, ASP, Python, Java, VS Code, Jenkins
• Ability to work with engineers to balance security risks, customer privacy, and business requirements.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations, such as OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, or PMP are a plus.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment on security goals.

HIPAA & Security Requirements 

All Associates must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it pertains to disclosures of protected health information (PHI) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures. As a component of job roles and responsibilities, Associates may have access to covered information, cardholder data or other confidential customer information which must be protected at all times. As a result, Associates must explicitly adhere to all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Privacy & Security Training Program. 




Versant Health will never request money from candidates who seek employment with us and will never ask for any payment as part of the recruitment process. 




Versant Health is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Versant Health without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.




The wage range for applicants for this position is [$175,000.00 to $180,000.00].

All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.