Hyperproof is on a mission to transform the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) world with a powerful new software platform. With Hyperproof, companies can save time and money while also operating their programs at a much higher level of effectiveness and accountability. We envision a world where organizations we depend on are truly trustworthy - and Hyperproof is the platform that will get them there.
We have a great team and culture - picture yourself in a highly collaborative startup environment where you can make a real impact on something truly important. It’s an exciting time to be at Hyperproof; we raised our Series B round in 2023, validating our teamwork and company vision, we continue to grow rapidly. We are seeking an Engineering Chief of Staff to drive and streamline our product roadmap planning process and our regular product release updates. This role requires a technical background to understand and facilitate seamless software releases, interface between business and technical teams, interface with prospects and customers when needed, and overall help enhance our overall efficiency and effectiveness.
ABOUT YOU
As the Engineering Chief of Staff you will report directly to the SVP of Engineering and oversee the end-to-end release process for the Hyperproof application including feature planning, prioritization, scheduling, verifying, and ultimately shipping product releases. You'll collaborate closely with the Quality team, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and engineering teams to ensure that our release processes are efficient, timely, and well-coordinated.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU TO DO
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, customer support, marketing, and operations, to align release plans, address dependencies, and communicate progress. Establish effective communication channels to provide timely and accurate release-related information to stakeholders including prioritization process and ongoing product backlog and schedule, including monthly product roadmap reviews to all stakeholders.
- Release Management: Manage the end-to-end release management process, including planning, coordination, and execution of software releases. Drive efficient weekly shiproom meetings to track risks and issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define release scope, schedules, and dependencies. Make sure we have accurate release notes and comprehensive product documentation by working with engineering and our documentation team.
- Release Cycle Optimization: Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the release cycle by implementing best practices, streamlining processes, and identifying areas for automation. Set goals and KPIs to measure and optimize release cycle time and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with our engineering and product managers to ensure consistency in scheduling, reporting out, and releasing features to make everyone’s lives easier.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact release timelines. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Proactively communicate and address risks with stakeholders, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on release schedules.
- Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure that all releases meet relevant compliance standards and regulations specific to SaaS compliance products. Stay updated with industry compliance requirements and guide the team in implementing necessary controls and documentation.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by actively seeking opportunities to optimize release processes, tools, and methodologies. Lead and implement process improvements,release automations and measure their impact, and foster a culture of innovation and learning within the release management team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in Project Management are a definite plus.
- Proven experience of 5 or more years as a release manager or 8 or more years in a product management or product engineering management role role in a SaaS product company.
- Strong technical background with hands-on experience in release management.
- Ability to understand automation test cases written in multiple languages including TypeScript.
- In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies, DORA metrics, and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with compliance standards and regulations relevant to SaaS compliance products.
- Proficient in using release management tools and software version control systems, including Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
- Detail-oriented mindset, with a passion for ensuring smooth and timely software releases.
LOCATION
We are a fully remote company! Rather than restrict ourselves to only finding talent in one city, we’d rather find the absolute best people regardless of where they live.
CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE
We value your time and want you to know what to expect from us. For this interview, we expect to ask you to participate in:
- A 30-minute initial chat with our Principal People & Talent Partner
- Four 60-minute interviews with our senior engineering team members and SVP of Engineering.
The full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications.Remote USA$170,000—$200,000 USD
WHERE YOU’LL GO
- Hyperproof also loves to see an internal transfer. If a linear career path is not what you’re looking for, you can work with your manager and our people team to explore lateral moves to other parts of the organization as you continue to grow with us.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Annual compensation reviews + equity
- Unlimited PTO: strongly encouraged to unplug and recharge
- Health: coverage for medical, dental, and vision - employee and dependents
- 401K which vests immediately, complete with a 4% company match
- 12 weeks of Parental leave and 1 year free diapers and wipes with Honest
- Annual company in-person events and quarterly in-person connects
- $1000 home office stipend - at the time of hire. Any additional home office needs are requested as needed.
- $100 quarterly paid wellness stipend
- Pet insurance
- Slack channel notifications turn off after 5 pm based on your time zone
- Two Hypercharge weeks of rest where we close company wide (July & Dec)
It’s an exciting time to be at Hyperproof — we recently raised $40 million in our Series B financing, further cementing Hyperproof as the emerging leader in the risk and compliance management space.At Hyperproof’s core are our passionate team members who focus on user experience, beautiful design, and evangelize a positive social impact of our cloud based platform. We help organizations streamline their risk and compliance workflows so our customers can spend more time strategically managing programs and less time wrangling spreadsheets. We are disrupting the governance, risk, and compliance software space with our innovative platform by helping traditionally unsung heroes (compliance professionals)
do the right things so the wrong things don’t happen.
Learn more about the @hyperproof culture and how it all started.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hyperproof is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace — it’s one of our core values! Hyperproof is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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