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Staff Technical Program Manager, Privacy & Security

Grammarly offers a dynamic hybrid working model that gives team members the best of both worlds: plenty of focus time along with in‑person collaboration that fosters trust, innovation, and a strong team culture.

About Grammarly

Grammarly is the trusted AI assistant for communication and productivity, helping over 40 million people and 50 000 organizations do their best work. Companies like Atlassian, Databricks, and Zoom rely on Grammarly to brainstorm, compose, and enhance communication that moves work forward. Grammarly works where you work, integrating seamlessly with over 500 000 applications and websites. Founded in 2009, Grammarly is No. 7 on the Forbes Cloud 100, one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies, one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in AI, and one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces.

The Opportunity

We're on a mission to transform how the world communicates—and we need a Technical Program Manager who is ready to make privacy and security our superpower.

You'll be the organizational force that turns our ambitious security vision into reality. Working at the intersection of every team, every product decision, and every strategic initiative, you'll ensure that protecting our customers' data isn't just a checkbox—it's woven into the fabric of everything we build.

In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with leaders and every part of the business to make sure we are committed to the privacy and security of our customers' data. You'll play a key part in enabling innovation, enabling teams to achieve outstanding results, and supporting Grammarly's mission to transform communication worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect security‑first processes that make doing the right thing the easy thing—embedding privacy and security into every workflow, release cycle, and product decision across the organization.
• Be the strategic bridge between security requirements and business velocity. Partner with senior leadership to translate complex compliance mandates and threat landscapes into actionable programs that protect customers without slowing innovation.
• Drive security program excellence by leading cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen our security posture—from incident response protocols to vendor risk assessments, privacy impact reviews to secure development practices.
• Identify and eliminate security friction by collaborating with EPDM partners to spot where security creates bottlenecks, then redesign workflows that maintain protection while accelerating delivery. Turn security from a gate into an enabler.
• Scale security through enablement—build frameworks, playbooks, and self‑service tools that empower engineering teams to make secure choices independently. Create leverage through automation and reusable patterns.
• Champion a security‑conscious culture—foster open dialogue about risks and trade‑offs. Make security expertise accessible across the organization. Celebrate teams that proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement protections.
• Stay ahead of the threat landscape—continuously evaluate emerging security technologies, privacy regulations, and industry best practices. Drive adoption of tools and approaches that give us a competitive edge in earning customer trust.

Qualifications

• 7+ years driving security or privacy programs in fast‑scaling tech companies—whether as a TPM, Security Program Manager, or in product operations roles where you tackled compliance, risk management, or security initiatives.
• A track record of designing systems that scale—built frameworks, processes, or tools that made security easier to adopt and helped organizations move faster while staying protected. Bonus points for navigating complex regulatory landscapes (SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Strong communication skills across technical, business, regulatory, and executive domains—translate between these worlds effortlessly.
• A self‑starter who connects dots others miss—gather context, identify gaps, and chart the path forward without waiting for perfect instructions.
• Data‑driven decision making, relationship‑focused influence—use metrics and evidence, and adapt approach to each stakeholder.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and urgency—maintain strategic perspective while moving fast and seeking alignment when needed.
• Embodies EAGER values—operate with integrity, adapt gracefully, persist through challenges, empathize, and deliver high‑quality work.
• Lives the MOVE principles—ship quickly and iterate fearlessly, obsess over protecting customer data, measure by outcomes, and engage robust debate.

Compensation and Benefits

Grammarly offers all team members competitive pay and a benefits package that includes:

• Excellent health care (medical, dental, vision, mental health, fertility)
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) and RRSP matching
• Paid parental leave
• 20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time
• Generous stipends for caregiving, pet care, wellness, home office, and more
• Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Grammarly takes a market‑based approach to compensation; base pay may vary by location. For United States, Zone 1 ranges from $244,000 to $336,000 per year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Grammarly, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Grammarly is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US federal E‑Verify program. We also abide by the Employment Equity Act.