Staff Program Manager, Compliance

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 200+ public data centers globally and thousands of private sites at the edge, the SASE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest in-line cloud security platform.

We believe the future of work is Human + AI and are building an AI-native enterprise where human potential is amplified by machine intelligence to solve the world’s hardest security challenges. Driven by deep customer obsession, we are committed to the mission, outcome, and to each other. We bring these commitments to life through three core behaviors: ownership and collaboration, trust through outcomes and impact, and a challenge culture with ongoing feedback. Ready to make an impact at the company pioneering security transformation in the AI era? Join us at Zscaler.

Role  

We are looking for a Staff Program Manager, Compliance to join our team. This is a Hybrid role, reporting to the Leader of Global Commercial Compliance in the Exposure Management & Security Operations department. At Zscaler, compliance is a strategic business enabler and a foundation of customer trust. As a Staff Program Manager, Compliance, you will be at the forefront of how a global, cloud-native cybersecurity leader governs, scales, and continuously evolves its compliance posture across an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Working at the intersection of engineering, product, legal, and security, you will ensure that infrastructure, products, and processes meet and anticipate the world's most demanding standards.

What you’ll do (Role Expectations)

• Own and drive certification programs across SOC 2 Type II, ISO frameworks, and emerging standards while developing multi-year roadmaps anchored in customer commitments

• Lead privacy & compliance readiness for the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and global privacy programs like GDPR and HIPAA

• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed Compliance-as-Code practices and Zero Trust principles into the software development life cycle

• Coordinate internal and external audits from scoping through executive readout while maintaining comprehensive documentation in GRC platforms

• Advise engineering, legal, and business units by translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.

• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership