About Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world’s leading provider of online travel and related services, offered in over 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, and OpenTable. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Learn more at BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @BookingHoldings.
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in-office)
About the Role: Security Program Manager
We are searching for a highly experienced Security Program Manager with deep expertise in security and compliance. This self-starter will lead and implement strategic initiatives, identify opportunities, and deliver results across multiple teams. If you’re a proactive technical program manager with a passion for security and cross-functional collaboration, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver key security programs from inception to business-as-usual, collaborating with stakeholders across teams and brands.
- Develop realistic delivery plans based on data, technical solutions, and delivery metrics.
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation of security improvements across engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams.
- Engage with regional stakeholders to identify security needs and understand evolving regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with security engineers, product owners, and risk teams to close compliance gaps and build action roadmaps.
- Ensure clear and proactive reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders (delivery governance).
- Identify process improvements to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate and mitigate risks in system designs and architectural decisions.
- Coordinate 3rd party service providers and manage deliverables.
- Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity domains and contribute to team knowledge and productivity.
- Influence technical architecture and strategic direction for secure services.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in technical or security program management.
- 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams on security/compliance programs.
- Proven track record translating high-level strategy into actionable deliverables.
- Experience in Agile environments (certification desirable).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-driven with the ability to lead security initiatives independently.
- Experience influencing both internal and external stakeholders across a large organization.
- Strong understanding of security standards, frameworks, and regulations.
- CISA or CISSP certification is a plus.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, cybersecurity operations, and incident/threat management.
- Experience with GenAI and security product development.
- Understanding of risk management and security auditing practices.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary range of $135,000 – $165,000 (Connecticut and NYC-metro area).
- Annual bonus and equity grant eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Tuition and fitness reimbursement
- Identity theft protection
- Support for fertility, caregivers, and neurodiverse dependents
- Subsidized child and elder care
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Student loan reimbursement
Inclusion & Equal Opportunity
At Booking Holdings, we embrace diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workforce that represents the diverse customer base we serve. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants with disabilities.
EEO Statement: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact: [email protected]
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