Senior Program Manager, Cyber Security

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily program management activities related to cybersecurity initiatives.

• Propel the implementation of various cybersecurity programs and security functions.

• Create and uphold program plans, identify dependencies, assess risks, address issues, and provide executive-level status updates.

• Align cybersecurity strategy with tactical execution, clarify ownership, and ensure comprehension of technical dependencies and operational modifications.

• Spearhead organizational and operational change management efforts.

• Manage the program lifecycle from defining scope and aligning stakeholders to execution, readiness, and adoption.

• Lead discussions, workshops, and forums for decision-making.

• Establish objectives, milestones, success metrics, and reporting frameworks.

• Recognize technical risks, operational dependencies, resource limitations, and critical decision points.

• Formulate mitigation strategies and escalate issues with informed recommendations.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership, engineering, operations, product, and business stakeholders.

• Monitor actions, deliverables, and accountability across various workstreams.

• Prepare executive communications, presentations, and program updates.

• Evaluate program processes and implement best practices to enhance delivery effectiveness.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in program management.

• Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-workstream programs throughout their entire lifecycle.

• Proven ability to coordinate and influence stakeholders across diverse organizations and leadership levels.

• Experience overseeing large-scale programs with numerous dependencies and stakeholders.

• Proficient in establishing program KPIs and monitoring measurable outcomes.

• Capability to influence executive stakeholders, foster accountability, and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Comprehensive understanding of program management methodologies, delivery best practices, project documentation, and status reporting standards.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.

• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities and timelines.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity functions, including Cyber Defense Operations, Engineering, Identity & Access Management, Assurance, Governance, Risk, Compliance, vulnerability management, and attack surface management.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Jira, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other project management and reporting tools.

• Experience in developing frameworks for operational readiness, adoption, governance, and change management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to comprehend technical cybersecurity concepts and translate them into business, operational, and adoption outcomes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Paid leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• A variety of other discounts and perks.

• Eligibility for bonuses.