As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed — we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities protected and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission‐driven company.About The RoleWe're investing in program managers who are energetic, eager to learn, flexible and capable of managing large scale/complex engineering projects in a fast‐paced environment through innovative AI‐enhanced approaches. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for directly supporting and engaging in the work and projects of the CTIO team. The CTIO ensures CrowdStrike maintains its position as a technology leader by fostering engineering excellence, aligning technical capabilities with business objectives, and anticipating emerging threats and market trends. You will be deeply embedded with engineering teams and partners across the organization to drive complex platform engineering programs, providing hands‐on program leadership and direct support to sensor, cloud engineering and research teams.What You'll DoTraditional Program Management (70%)Partner and facilitate directly with sensor engineering, cloud engineering and research teams at all levels; from debugging deployment issues with engineers to providing executive updates on project initiativesDemonstrate technical fluency in architecture, cloud infrastructure, build systems and platform engineering practices to align with business objectives and drive project deliverablesDrive technical decision‐making processes, facilitating discussions between engineering teams to resolve architectural challenges, infrastructure dependencies, and build system optimizationsCreate and drive project delivery schedules for endpoint and cloud platform initiatives, working with engineering management on task assignments and managing progress of portfolio phases through detailed implementation tasksCollaborate with multiple worldwide business units to clearly identify, explain, and communicate project involvement, goals, expectations and deliverables for programsProactively track status of engineering activities and ensure schedules and priorities are met for releasesEnsure critical infrastructure issues are identified, tracked through resolution, and escalated appropriately, creatively addressing complex problems and managing risks at both project and cross‐portfolio levelsManage daily/weekly project communication and status reporting for complex platform initiativesCoach distributed teams and cross‐functional partners on frameworks and shared accountability, synthesizing complex portfolio insights to drive aligned,
executable outcomes across the organizationAI Tooling Creation (30%)Build AI‐powered dashboards and automated reporting systems using Claude skills and agentic workflows for program monitoring and insightsCreate intelligent integrations between Jira, GitLab, monitoring tools and build systems that surface platform health and program risks automaticallyDesign AI‐enhanced workflows that automate routine program management tasks while improving visibility into sensor platform engineering programs, freeing time for strategic stakeholder management and relationship buildingLocationThis is a hybrid role based out Redmond, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, Austin, TX, Arlington, VA, NYC, or Toronto with an expectation of being in the office at least 2 days per week.Program Management Excellence7+ or 10+ years managing complex platform engineering and infrastructure programs with 100+ engineersExpert‐level Jira proficiency and Agile/Scrum methodology experienceProven track record owning programs/portfolios of products/features, scoping requirements, and planning milestonesStrong organizational awareness with ability to navigate complex organizational structures, manage cross‐functional stakeholders in dispersed portfolios, and understand how Sensor Foundations work connects to enterprise strategyAbility to extrapolate context from complex technical conversations and provide teams with valuable summations around action items and next stepsAttention to detail with ability to make logical, timely decisions in fast‐paced environmentsExcel at proactively driving results while serving as an active resource for technical teamsLeadership & CommunicationSeasoned team coach managing distributed platform and cloud engineering teams across timezonesExcellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to traverse seamlessly between strategic direction and tactical executionExceptional relationship‐building skills that create impact beyond individual contributions, fostering collaboration across organizational boundariesProven track record of mentoring and supporting other program managers while driving organizational change in platform engineering contextsMust work effectively with cross‐functional groups across divisions worldwide as part of a collaborative teamBonus PointsBackground building platform engineering tools or infrastructure automationHands‐on experience with agentic AI tools (Claude Code, GitHub, Copilot) as daily workflow acceleratorsAbility to build Claude skills,
AI workflows and prompt engineering solutionsExperience integrating AI into existing enterprise workflows and infrastructure toolsComfort with light development in Python or Go for AI automation scriptsFamiliarity with enterprise AI deployment and change management in cloud environmentsExperience supporting platform engineering portfolios that drive infrastructure, build systems, cloud architecture and system reliabilityExperience with sensor technologies, endpoint security platforms or distributed systems reliability engineeringKnowledge of cost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure and platform engineering operationsBenefits Of Working At CrowdStrikeMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee networks, geographic neighborhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified across the globeCrowdStrike 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. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. We base all employment decisions on valid job requirements.If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at
[email protected] for further assistance.CrowdStrike participates in the E‐Verify program.Right to Work.CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 – $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Sr. Program Manager - Engineer, Ctio (Hybrid) (Toronto)
🏢 Crowdstrike
📍 Toronto