Manager, Engineering Operations - AI

Lead Technical Program Manager

SailPoint is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager (TPM) to oversee strategic programs and lead a team of Technical Program Managers within the Product organization. This role will drive SailPoint's most complex, cross-functional programs at the intersection of AI / ML, engineering, product, and researchwhile also managing a high-performing TPM team.

We are looking for an experienced people leader who is deeply technical, thrives in ambiguity, and can influence across organizational boundaries. The ideal candidate has experience delivering at scale in AI / ML-driven environments, coaching TPMs, and bringing clarity and momentum to fast-paced, high-impact initiatives.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of engineering, product, and research, owning cross-functional planning, aligning stakeholders, and helping scale AI capabilities that power real customer value. You'll partner closely with AI / ML engineers, data scientists, data engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional teams to guide programs from concept through production. This individual is passionate about cultivating relationships and has experience influencing across organizational boundaries. You will manage a program from beginning to end to ensure we're executing successfully and delivering exceptional results. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth in AI / ML, exceptional program management skills, and a strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating ambiguity, thrives in complex technical domains, and brings clarity and momentum to multi-team efforts.

The AI team at SailPoint applies AI and domain expertise to create AI solutions that solve real problems in identity governance. We believe the path to success is through meaningful customer outcomes, and we leverage traditional AI / ML as well as recent innovations in Generative AI and Graph ML to bring our solutions to SailPoint's core product lines.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Technical Program Managers supporting teams across the Product organization.
• Drive performance management, career development, and operational excellence for the TPM team.
• Establish and evolve best practices, frameworks, and standards across the TPM discipline at SailPoint.

Program Strategy & Execution

Stakeholder Alignment & Communication

Technical Leadership & Domain Expertise

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits and Compensation listed vary based on the location of your employment and the nature of your employment with SailPoint.

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the SailPoint Corporate Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission, along with potential eligibility for equity participation. SailPoint maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect SailPoint's differing products, industries, and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Base salaries for employees based in other locations are competitive for the employee's home location.

$125,200 - $178,900 - $232,600

Benefits Overview

SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact hr@sailpoint.com or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78726, to discuss reasonable accommodations.