Cybersecurity Program Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Javen Technologies, Inc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Cybersecurity Program Manager will lead project teams to ensure program deliverables align with business objectives, managing risks and interdependencies across projects. This role involves maintaining stakeholder interactions, controlling program costs, and adhering to PMO methodologies. The position requires extensive project management experience in complex IT environments and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant degree.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, overseeing project execution to meet program deliverables.
- Evaluate programs and projects for risks and issues, providing mitigation strategies and conflict resolution.
- Maintain regular interactions with executive sponsors and stakeholders.
- Lead the development of the program's overall approach, major time frames, and deliverables.
- Control program costs, maintain accurate forecasts, and report budget variances.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, work plans, and deliverables in line with PMO methodologies.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8-12 years of project management experience in a large multi-unit organization.
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience overseeing large scale projects and global teams.
- Advanced program management skills in complex IT and business environments.
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Influencing and negotiation skills in a competitive resource environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
As a Cybersecurity Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Providing leadership and direction to project teams, overseeing project execution ensuring overall program deliverables are met per cost, schedule and scope commitments, proactively handling escalations as necessary to ensure program goals are accomplished and are in line with business objectives.
Continuously and proactively evaluating programs and the projects within them for risks and issues as well as cross-project / cross-program inter dependencies, both within their native portfolio as well as across the enterprise. Providing leadership and guidance for effective mitigation strategies and plans, resolving conflicts and providing escalation support when necessary.
Maintaining regular interactions with the executive sponsor and stakeholders.
Leading the development of the overall approach for the program, its major time frames and the definition of its major deliverables to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes.
Maintaining responsibility for controlling program costs, maintaining an accurate forecast and regularly reporting variance against budget.
Developing and maintaining project documentation, work plans, and project deliverables and ensure adherence to enterprise PMO methodologies, processes and tools.
Your Skills and Expertise:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
8-12 Years Project Management experience in a large multi-unit organization required. Program management experience required.
3-5 years supervisory experience overseeing large scale projects, global teams, project managers, application leads.
Advanced program management skills in complex IT and business environments, including ability to coordinate multiple teams in various locations and time zones. Deep project management experience managing large-scale, global implementations.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Ability to deal with a complex business model in a global environment.
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and sell the program goals and objectives to the business, as well as technical leadership.
Influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources