C&IS Portfolio and Program Manager

Point32Health • Canton, MA

6d • $155,126 - $232,688 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber & Information Security Portfolio & Program Manager serves as a senior, trusted advisor to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and is a core member of the Cyber & Information Security leadership team. This role is responsible for the operational, financial, and governance foundation of the C&IS organization—ensuring that security initiatives are well prioritized, effectively executed, and transparently managed. The C&IS Portfolio & Program Manager drives portfolio and program oversight, leads smaller security initiatives, streamlines internal processes, and ensures the organization is fully prepared for executive and Board level engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep experience, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently with minimal direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related work experience.
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in enterprise portfolio management, business process optimization, project management, leading complex technology and/or security solutions, preparing materials and presenting to executive audiences, or other relevant experience.
• Advanced portfolio and program management skills, including prioritization, dependency management, risk tracking, and outcome‑based reporting across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong operational execution skills, with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans, establish operating rhythms, and drive follow‑through.
• Strong financial management skills, including portfolio budgeting, project investment management, forecasting, financial performance monitoring, and resource allocation to ensure cybersecurity investments are aligned with strategic priorities and deliver measurable value.
• Executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to develop clear, concise materials for senior leaders and Boards and facilitate informed decision‑making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex security and technology topics for non‑technical audiences.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and decision‑making skills, with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high‑impact situations.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, or similar
• CISSP, CISM, or comparable information security / operational resiliency certification
• Lean Six Sigma or similarly recognized certification related to process efficiency /redesign
• Master’s degree
• Experience working in the healthcare industry and/or within cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or highly regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end oversight of the C&IS initiative portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk priorities and strategic objectives.
• Identify and proactively manage cross-functional dependencies, organizational impacts, and strategic risks that may affect achievement of cybersecurity objectives.
• Project management support for smaller, cross‑functional initiatives that do not warrant dedicated project teams.
• Maintain and actively manage the C&IS enhancement and improvement backlog, ensuring clear prioritization and executive visibility.
• Identify, design, and implement opportunities to simplify and streamline internal C&IS processes and services.
• Establish lightweight, repeatable operating rhythms for planning, execution, reporting, and follow‑up.
• Act as a “fixer” for operational friction points across the organization.
• Ensure readiness for Enterprise Security, Privacy, and Resiliency Committee and Board meetings, including agenda coordination, material preparation, pre‑reads, and follow up on committed actions.
• Translate complex security topics into clear, executive‑level narratives and decision points.
• Track and drive follow‑up actions and commitments resulting from executive and Board forums.
• Participate in testing, tabletop exercises, and readiness assessments in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure plans remain aligned with enterprise continuity and crisis management frameworks.
• Serve as a core member of the C&IS leadership team, contributing to strategy, prioritization, and decision‑making.
• Provide objective, candid counsel to the CISO on operational risk, execution challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Mentor team members on program discipline, operational rigor, and executive engagement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition program
• Well-being benefits
• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior