C&IS Portfolio and Program Manager

Point32Health • Canton, MA

2d • 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, manages vendors and software investments, 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

• 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.
• Financial and commercial management skills, including vendor oversight, contract management, license optimization, and spend transparency.
• 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

• Experience working in the healthcare industry is preferred.
• 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

Responsibilities

• C&IS Portfolio & Program Oversight Provide end‑to‑end oversight of the C&IS initiative portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk priorities and strategic objectives.
• Track progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes across major and minor security initiatives.
• 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.
• Process Optimization & Operational Excellence 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.
• Vendor, Financial & License Management Oversee security vendor management, including onboarding, performance monitoring, renewals, and offboarding.
• Own software and license financial management for C&IS, including spend visibility, optimization, and renewal planning.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Legal to ensure commercial and contractual rigor.
• Governance, Executive & Board Support 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.
• Business Continuity & Preparedness Oversee C&IS business continuity and operational resilience plans to ensure they remain current.
• Participate in testing, tabletop exercises, and readiness assessments in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure plans remain aligned with enterprise continuity and crisis management frameworks.
• Leadership & Advisory Responsibilities 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees