Senior Program Manager - R&D

Who Are We? Checkmarx is the leading application security provider, offering the industry’s most comprehensive cloud‑native platform, Checkmarx One™. Our solutions enable enterprises to secure every phase of the software development lifecycle—from code to cloud. We proudly serve more than 1,800 customers worldwide, including over 60% of the Fortune 100, helping organizations reduce risk, improve collaboration, and build trust across AppSec, engineering, and business teams. What Are We Looking For? We are looking for a Senior Engineering Program Manager to join our global program management leadership team. In this role, you will lead the department’s day‑to‑day operations, working closely with R&D leadership, Product Managers, and cross‑functional scrum teams. You will own complex programs and release lifecycles end‑to‑end, ensuring predictable delivery, transparency, and continuous improvement. How Will You Make an Impact? Lead complex, cross‑functional programs and release lifecycles from initiation through execution and successful delivery Develop, manage, and maintain structured program and release plans Monitor execution, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive mitigation plans Provide clear, consistent status updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders Ensure strong collaboration and effective communication across Product, R&D, and other cross‑functional teams Enforce existing processes while identifying, shaping, and improving missing or ineffective processes Drive data‑informed decision‑making by defining, implementing, monitoring, and optimizing KPIs Act as an Agile champion and coach, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Requirements What Is Needed to Succeed? 5–10 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Release Manager in a software/R&D environment Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models Hands‑on experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and an Agile mindset Proven ability to lead without authority and work effectively with limited supervision Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with outstanding attention to detail and quality Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities Self‑motivated, proactive, and driven to promote change and continuous improvement Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field Advantages Background in an R&D role (Developer or QA) Experience managing release processes in complex, multi‑team environments Jira administration or advanced Jira reporting experience What we have to offer Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year. Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.