Cyber Program Manager - CISO

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Towson, MD

18h • $110,600 - $178,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Cyber Program Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing the organization’s cybersecurity initiatives. This role ensures the effective implementation of cybersecurity programs by leveraging data-driven metrics, robust program management methodologies, and tailored executive communications. The Cyber Program Manager will drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and deliver strategic insights to executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing cybersecurity metrics and feedback mechanisms.
• Proven experience with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft ADO, Jira).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Leadership and team management
• Effective communication and executive presence
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive set of cybersecurity metrics, including but not limited to: incident response times, vulnerability remediation rates, compliance status, user awareness training completion, and risk exposure levels.
• Link metrics to actionable decision-making processes, ensuring that data informs prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Establish and manage feedback mechanisms (e.g., regular metric reviews, stakeholder feedback sessions, lessons learned workshops) to drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and controls.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity programs using preferred methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches, and tools including Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or equivalent.
• Oversee risk and issue tracking, ensuring timely identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of program risks and issues.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring that all program changes are documented, evaluated for impact, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure on-time delivery of program milestones, proactively addressing obstacles and adjusting plans as necessary.
• Conduct resource planning and allocation to optimize team performance and program outcomes.
• Develop and deliver customized executive summaries, dashboards, and recommendations tailored to the needs of different executive audiences (e.g., Board of Directors, CISO, CIO, IT leaders).
• Synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of program status reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for executive review and approval.
• Actively participate in executive review and approval processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and securing necessary buy-in for key initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What This Job Offers

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