Partner 18, Senior Program Manager, Cybersecurity

Partner 18, Senior Program Manager, Cybersecurity

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $45B in assets under management across multiple funds.

We've established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it's like to be in the founder's shoes. We've invested in companies like Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Devoted Health, Insitro, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, OpenSea, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.

The Role

The Cybersecurity Program Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a16z's cybersecurity program portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of security initiatives, driving clarity, accountability, and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams. You will partner with teams across technical, operational, and business functions to ensure cybersecurity programs are executed effectively, risks are managed proactively, and security outcomes align with firm-wide priorities. This role will also own program reporting, including project status, risk summaries, and key metrics, to keep stakeholders and leadership informed and aligned.

We are open to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The role requires an in office presence at least 2 days a week in our Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA office.

To Join Our Team, You Should Be Excited To :

• Own and manage the cybersecurity program portfolio, including roadmap planning, intake, prioritization, and milestone tracking
• Lead the execution of cybersecurity initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and progress across technical, operational, and business domains
• Develop long-range plans and strategic objectives that balance day-to-day execution with broader program maturity and long-term business alignment
• Track program risks, issues, and interdependencies using tools like ClickUp, and ensure timely resolution and clear accountability
• Build and maintain the cybersecurity risk register, including risk ownership, mitigation plans, and reporting timelines
• Drive stakeholder alignment through structured operating cadences such as standups, planning reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate clearly and consistently about program status, risks, blockers, and key performance metrics, ensuring stakeholders at all levels are informed, aligned, and empowered to take action
• Deliver and manage firmwide security training, awareness campaigns, and onboarding programs for new hires
• Support third-party security due diligence processes and vendor risk assessments in partnership with Legal and Compliance
• Maintain program documentation including project plans, charters, timelines, and decision logs to ensure audit-ability and transparency
• Partner closely with the Chief Information Security Officer to align program outcomes with firm-wide strategic and operational priorities

Minimum Qualifications

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $176,000 - $205,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.

a16z Culture

At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the world.

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