Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager

First Citizens Bank • Raleigh, NC

99d • $128,000 - $195,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank is looking for a Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the execution of the bank's enterprise cybersecurity strategy (project and BAU) across four core domains: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Strategic Intelligence, Red Team Operations, and Centralized Reporting. This role ensures programs are delivered on time, aligned to enterprise objectives, and drive measurable risk reduction. The Portfolio Manager will partner with senior leaders, domain leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, monitor performance, and ensure accountability in execution. Remote eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Business Strategy or Management Consulting.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, program/portfolio management, or related roles within financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains, including GRC, Strategic Intelligence, offensive security (red teaming), and business aligned functions.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgM, or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
• CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) or GIAC Red Teaming certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, execution, and performance tracking of cybersecurity initiatives across GRC, Strategic Intelligence, Red Team Operations and Centralized Reporting.
• Ensure all initiatives align with the bank's enterprise cyber strategy, regulatory expectations, and broader business objectives.
• Establish portfolio-level governance routines, deliver executive-level reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain executive reporting including regulatory and execution milestone mapping, sequencing and dependency mapping.
• Communicate program vision, mission, and roadmap to stakeholders, product owners, and teams.
• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and interdependencies, and resource utilization.
• Serve as the primary liaison between cyber leadership, business units, and enterprise portfolio management teams to ensure transparency, prioritization, and alignment.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs to measure effectiveness of portfolio delivery and cyber risk reduction.
• Partner with Corporate Finance and domain leaders to oversee budget, forecast, resource allocations for portfolio initiatives and help drive strategic cost saving opportunities.
• Drive consistency in portfolio management practices, identify process improvements, and mature execution capabilities across domains.
• Build strong relationships with all levels of the organization, external stakeholders, and partners to execute the strategy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time associates (20+ hours), including customized offerings designed to support families.
• Variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree