DBT Sr. PM Cybersecurity Specialist

AeroVironment • Sunrise, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Program Manager – Cybersecurity & Digital Business Technology (DBT) leads enterprise-wide cybersecurity and regulatory compliance programs that strengthen control maturity, reduce organizational risk, and ensure sustained audit readiness. This role partners closely with Cybersecurity leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into executable initiatives, drive continuous compliance, and embed security controls into enterprise systems and business operations. The ideal candidate combines deep program management expertise with demonstrated success delivering complex cybersecurity initiatives in regulated environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 12–15 years of experience leading complex, enterprise-scale programs, including significant experience in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise cybersecurity initiatives such as compliance framework implementations (e.g., CMMC, NIST, ISO, SOC), audit remediation programs, control maturity improvements, or security transformation efforts.
• Proven ability to lead multi-million-dollar programs involving technical control implementation, policy/process change, and enterprise-wide adoption of security requirements.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance models, risk management frameworks, control environments, and audit readiness practices.
• Deep knowledge of program and project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), organizational change management principles, and enterprise risk mitigation planning.
• Experience partnering with cybersecurity leadership, control owners, auditors, assessors, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive compliance and risk reduction outcomes.
• Proficiency with enterprise program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and familiarity with GRC platforms or compliance tracking systems preferred.
• Exceptional executive communication, leadership presence, and ability to influence technical and business functions.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Presently holds or capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance
• Occasional travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar credentials preferred.
• Strong knowledge of digital adoption strategies, user training, and post-implementation support models
• Committed to AV Values (Trust & Teamwork, Customer Commitment, Ownership & Results, and Innovate & Simplify) and emulates these values in all actions
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity and regulatory compliance programs focused on strengthening control maturity, reducing enterprise risk exposure, and sustaining continuous audit readiness across multiple business units and technology platforms.
• Own end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity initiatives including scope, roadmap, integrated master schedule, dependencies, risks, financials, and measurable risk reduction outcomes.
• Drive implementation, readiness, and sustainment activities aligned to frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ISO, SOC, and similar regulatory or contractual requirements.
• Translate cybersecurity regulatory requirements and control standards into structured, executable workstreams across IT, business, and control owners.
• Oversee enterprise compliance posture tracking, control implementation progress, remediation programs, and maturity assessments.
• Lead internal and external audit readiness efforts, including planning, artifact collection, evidence validation, deficiency remediation, and inspection defense support.
• Establish and govern structured evidence and artifact management processes to ensure traceability, version control, accuracy, and continuous compliance.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to cybersecurity risk reduction, control effectiveness, audit findings, training completion, and compliance performance.
• Partner closely with Cybersecurity leadership, IT, Compliance, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders to embed security requirements into enterprise systems and operational processes.
• Integrate organizational change management practices to drive adoption of security controls, policy changes, and regulatory requirements across impacted teams.
• Develop and deliver role-based communication strategies translating technical security requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Partner with Learning & Development to design, deploy, and track cybersecurity and compliance training aligned to control ownership and regulatory obligations.
• Proactively identify security risks, resource gaps, competing priorities, and cross-program dependencies; drive mitigation plans and escalate as appropriate to senior leadership.
• Provide executive-level reporting, risk escalation, financial oversight, and decision support to cybersecurity governance forums and steering committees.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, assessors, consultants, and third-party partners supporting cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
• Drive standardization, governance enhancements, tooling improvements (e.g., GRC platforms), and continuous improvement across enterprise cybersecurity programs.

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

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