Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program/Project Manager to join our Government Projects team. This team bridges the gap between Product Engineering and government mission stakeholders to bring innovative technology to life.
In this role you will lead the execution delivery and technical consulting of complex technology programs within government environments. If you have a strong background in networking computer security and high-impact stakeholder management we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of critical government technology initiatives driving operational efficiency and ensuring mission success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Execution: Deliver complex high-profile technology programs on time within budget and aligned with mission requirements. Manage portfolios of $50M+.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external stakeholders (including SVPs and government leadership). Build consensus and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Strategic Planning: Develop program plans business cases milestones and basis of estimates (BOEs) from inception through delivery.
- Continuous Improvement: Design KPI dashboards and reporting metrics to drive executive decision-making. Document lessons learned and create internal/external guides to scale best practices.
- Lifecycle Support: Support government partners from initial opportunity identification through deployment transition and long-term program evolution.
- 15+ years in technology program management IT operations infrastructure delivery or government mission support.
- Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization platform automation and operational efficiency in mission-critical environments.
- Experience operating in highly regulated/classified environments with a strong understanding of government security frameworks and accreditation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to build metrics KPI dashboards and reporting systems that drive executive decision-making.
- Experience managing portfolios of $50M+ in government technology programs.
Candidates must understand how government programs implement and utilize the following:
- Networking: TCP/IP DNS IPv4/IPv6.
- Internet Security: DDoS mitigation Firewalls TLS VPNs.
- Zero-Trust & Cloud: ZTNA/SASE concepts identity management and major cloud providers (AWS GCP Azure).
- Infrastructure & Ops: Basic administration of Windows macOS and Linux; exposure to infrastructure automation scripting or tooling.
- Cyber Awareness: Understanding of threat activity adversary tradecraft and cyber operations concepts.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal written and receptive listening skills; confident presenting complex topics to diverse audiences.
- Leadership: Self-directed problem solver with sound business judgment and a proven ability to influence without formal authority.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a high-paced changing environment while juggling multiple competing priorities.
- Advanced Networking: BGP routing GRE SD-WAN MPLS or Global Traffic Management.
- Web & App Technologies: HTTP reverse/forward proxies (WAF CDN Secure Web Gateway) and serverless application development.
- Security Frameworks: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK or similar exploitation frameworks.
- Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like FedRAMP GDPR PCI DSS or SOC-2.
Technical Skills: Mobile platform administration (iOS/Android) or scripting experience (JavaScript Python Golang BASH).
Compensation
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.
- For New York City Washington and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $207000 - $285000
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses support caregiving build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Medical/Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
- On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
- Global Travel Medical Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Participation Plan
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
- Leave programs including parental pregnancy health medical and bereavement leave
Skills Required
- 15+ years in technology program management
- Proven track record of managing infrastructure modernization
- Experience in highly regulated/classified environments
- Ability to build metrics and KPI dashboards
- Experience managing portfolios of $50M+
What We Do
Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools so any organization can gain the control they need to work develop and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits humanitarian groups and governments across the globe.
Why Work With Us
Cloudflare employees come from all walks of life. We are mission-driven and our team is energized by a collaborative creative environment that celebrates our differences and fosters new ways to grow together.
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05/30/2026
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