Who Are We?
Checkmarx is the AI-powered application security leader helping the world’s most security-conscious enterprises secure the software that powers modern life. For more than two decades, our unified platform and services have helped organizations protect human- and AI-generated code from the first line through runtime, reducing risk across applications, cloud, and the software supply chain without slowing innovation.
We’re trusted by 1,600+ customers in 70+ countries, including some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world. Guided by research-led innovation and a developer-first mindset, we help every developer, security team, and enterprise build software that is risk-free by design.
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?
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Lead complex, cross‑functional programs and release lifecycles from initiation through execution and successful delivery
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Develop, manage, and maintain structured program and release plans
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Monitor execution, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive mitigation plans
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Provide clear, consistent status updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders
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Ensure strong collaboration and effective communication across Product, R&D, and other cross‑functional teams
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Enforce existing processes while identifying, shaping, and improving missing or ineffective processes
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Drive data‑informed decision‑making by defining, implementing, monitoring, and optimizing KPIs
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Act as an Agile champion and coach, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
What Is Needed to Succeed?
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+5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Release Manager in an R&D environment
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Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models
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Hands‑on experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies and an Agile mindset
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Proven ability to lead without authority and work effectively with limited supervision
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Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills with outstanding attention to detail and quality
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Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills
Advantages
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Background in an R&D role (Developer or QA)
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Experience managing release processes in complex, multi‑team environments
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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, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
Position (%):
100
CX Work Location:
Portugal Braga Office
Regional Listings:
EMEA
