Manager, CISO Program – Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Assist in the facilitation of the CISO Program strategy by aligning program activities with enterprise and cybersecurity objectives.

• Set objectives, establish success metrics, and monitor program performance against strategic priorities.

• Maintain the catalog of cybersecurity services, encompassing services, tools, and technologies.

• Support the evaluation of program performance, capability maturity assessments, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Coordinate the intake of cybersecurity project requests from both internal and external stakeholders.

• Document, evaluate, scope, prioritize, and initiate project requests.

• Oversee the cybersecurity project portfolio by tracking initiatives, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies.

• Uphold standardized project management frameworks, tools, and reporting processes.

• Coordinate resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload distribution.

• Monitor program performance using KPIs and KRIs while identifying emerging risks.

• Create executive, business unit, and operational reporting materials, including dashboards, metrics, and trend analyses.

• Track program expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance.

• Assist in the development and management of the CISO program budget.

• Manage the inventory, performance, selection, and lifecycle issues of cybersecurity vendors.

• Facilitate collaboration across cybersecurity, IT, business units, and external partners.

• Support the integration of cybersecurity considerations into enterprise projects, audits, and operational activities.

• Identify and implement enhancements to CISO program processes, tools, and governance structures.

• Create standardized documentation, playbooks, and operational procedures.

• Remain updated on evolving trends in cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, portfolio management, or program operations is preferred.

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

• Experience in supporting cybersecurity project or portfolio management, including the tracking of initiatives, managing priorities, and reporting performance.

• Strong comprehension of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), risk management principles, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in developing executive reporting materials and using metrics to monitor program performance.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experienced in cybersecurity portfolio management, program governance, or strategy execution.

• Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g., aviation, financial services, healthcare, or government).

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

• An advanced degree (MBA, MS in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field) is a plus.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or PRINCE2 are desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for bonuses.

• Coverage for medical, dental, and vision.

• Paid time off plan.

• Health savings account (HSA).

• 401k savings plan.

• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• Coverage for short- and long-term disability.

• Work-Life resources.

• Paid parental leave.

• Programs promoting a healthy lifestyle.