CrowdStrike is hiring a Program Manager III, Engineering to lead complex, cross-functional programs that deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. In this role, you will partner with engineering teams to drive the scheduling, scoping, and execution of large-scale infrastructure programs for the Infrastructure Foundations team.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale infrastructure initiatives, working directly with Engineering teams, SRE, Product Managers, and Engineering Managers.
- Translate business and engineering priorities into clear roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
- Create and drive project schedules, managing dependencies within and across Product and Platform Groups.
- Establish and monitor key success metrics including delivery timelines, reliability improvements, cost savings, and team velocity.
- Proactively identify and communicate risks, dependencies, trade-offs, and opportunities impacting infrastructure strategy.
- Collaborate with staff and management of multiple worldwide business units to clarify project involvement, goals, and expectations.
- Proactively track project activity status and ensure schedules and priorities are met.
- Identify, track, and manage dependencies across teams; escalate critical blockers and drive resolution.
- Ensure critical issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated if necessary.
- Triage inbound requests, issues, and help coordinate operational escalations.
- Ensure quality documentation, change management processes, and operational readiness for all infrastructure changes.
- Partner and facilitate directly with teams at all levels—from technical discussions with engineers to strategic summations with executives.
- Quickly learn and communicate technical context, aligning it with business objectives to drive deliverables, resources, and timelines.
- Translate complex infrastructure concepts into clear business value propositions.
- Proactively manage daily/weekly project communication and status reporting.
- Lead Scrum meetings and follow up on meeting minutes and action items.
- Maintain executive presence while building technical credibility with engineering teams.
- Flexibly work across timezones to coordinate and follow up on work.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of technical program/project management experience in large-scale infrastructure or cloud environments.
- Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, SRE practices, and modern platform architectures.
- Proven track record leading complex, multi-team programs with measurable business impact.
- Proficient in Jira and familiar with Agile/Scrum methodologies and facilitation.
- Outstanding communication skills—articulate complex technical topics clearly to all audiences from engineers to executives.
- Excel at proactively driving results, managing obstacles, and making data-driven decisions in fast-paced environments.
- Must work effectively with cross-functional teams worldwide in collaborative, consensus-driven environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
- Background in cybersecurity or high-availability systems.
Team & Environment
You will work within the Infrastructure Foundations team, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, SRE, Product Managers, and Engineering Managers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge.
- Paid parental and adoption leaves.
- Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role.
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe.
- Compensation: $0 - $0 per year (US) / $0 - $0 CAD per year (Canada) + equity grants.
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.
