Principal Technical Program Manager

Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Risk and Compliance

We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead high-impact Risk and Compliance initiatives across WEX. This role focuses on delivering programs that support regulatory alignment, operational risk reduction, and enterprise-wide governancewhile managing complex stakeholder relationships and clear executive-level communication.

As a senior TPM, you will lead multiple, concurrent cross-functional programs involving risk management, data governance, security compliance, and audit readiness. You will serve as a key liaison between technical, legal, product, and business teamsensuring alignment and accountability across diverse stakeholder groups. This role requires excellent communication, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the experience to present complex program updates and risk profiles to executive leadership.

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale risk and compliance programs, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and resources.
• Simultaneously manage multiple programs across business units, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk goals and regulatory requirements.
• Translate risk and compliance needs into clear execution plans with measurable outcomes.

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Build strong relationships across engineering, product, legal, compliance, security, audit, and business teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and resolve conflicts or escalations with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Deliver clear, concise, and data-driven updates to senior executives, including program status, risk posture, KPIs, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present materials for executive steering committees, governance forums, and risk reviews.

Risk & Change Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all programs.
• Ensure change initiatives meet regulatory and compliance expectations, and that risks are documented, reviewed, and addressed.
• Support the implementation of new risk frameworks, controls, and policies into technology and business processes.

Governance, Audit & Controls

• Partner with compliance and internal audit to ensure readiness for internal/external audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation of controls, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
• Monitor adherence to policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA).

Reporting & Metrics

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure risk posture, compliance maturity, and program effectiveness.
• Develop structured reporting dashboards and presentations tailored to stakeholdersfrom project teams to the C-suite.

Experience You'll Bring

Required

• 10+ years of experience in program or technical program management, with a focus on Risk, Compliance, Governance, or Security programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple large-scale initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR, PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive decision-making across complex organizational structures.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or equivalents.

Preferred

• Experience in fintech, banking, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to data governance, information security, or third-party risk management.
• Certifications such as PMP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, or CCEP.
• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's is a plus.

The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section. Pay Range: $113,000.00 - $150,000.00