Manager, Cybersecurity (PMO)

Ascension

1d•Remote

About The Position

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department: Security Schedule: Full Time, Days Salary: $138,258.00 - $195,187.61 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive #LI-Remote Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. How you’ll make an impact in this role Cybersecurity Portfolio Governance: Direct the end-to-end execution of a complex security project portfolio, enforcing strict adherence to the Strategy Realization Office (SRO) framework and ensuring all initiatives align with enterprise-level risk mitigation and defensive posture objectives. Tactical Playbook Engineering: Architect and maintain a standardized PMO Playbook and technical artifact repository; define the mandatory lifecycle requirements—from project initiation to post-implementation review—to ensure consistent delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid workstreams. High-Velocity Delivery Oversight: Orchestrate cross-functional resource allocation and performance monitoring using precision KPIs; identify critical path deviations and execute corrective technical interventions to maintain alignment with aggressive deployment timelines and scope constraints. Strategic Stakeholder Reporting: Synthesize granular project telemetry into high-fidelity executive briefings; communicate project health, technical risks, and resource bottlenecks to C-suite leadership to facilitate data-driven decision-making and strategic pivoting. Operational Process Optimization: Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting deep-dive workflow audits; identify systemic bottlenecks within the cybersecurity delivery pipeline and implement automated or streamlined methodologies that enhance team velocity and process integrity. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking Experience: 7+ years in project management PMO expertise: The ideal candidate must demonstrate mastery in developing and maintaining all essential project artifacts, including comprehensive project plans, RACI charts, communication matrices, and detailed meeting minutes, to ensure seamless execution and transparency across the project lifecycle. Strategic Execution: Proven track record of managing complex project portfolios and meeting aggressive deadlines. Certification: PMP and scrum master is highly preferred. 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Requirements

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
7+ years in project management

Nice To Haves

PMO expertise: The ideal candidate must demonstrate mastery in developing and maintaining all essential project artifacts, including comprehensive project plans, RACI charts, communication matrices, and detailed meeting minutes, to ensure seamless execution and transparency across the project lifecycle.
Strategic Execution: Proven track record of managing complex project portfolios and meeting aggressive deadlines.
Certification: PMP and scrum master is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Portfolio Governance: Direct the end-to-end execution of a complex security project portfolio, enforcing strict adherence to the Strategy Realization Office (SRO) framework and ensuring all initiatives align with enterprise-level risk mitigation and defensive posture objectives.
Tactical Playbook Engineering: Architect and maintain a standardized PMO Playbook and technical artifact repository; define the mandatory lifecycle requirements—from project initiation to post-implementation review—to ensure consistent delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid workstreams.
High-Velocity Delivery Oversight: Orchestrate cross-functional resource allocation and performance monitoring using precision KPIs; identify critical path deviations and execute corrective technical interventions to maintain alignment with aggressive deployment timelines and scope constraints.
Strategic Stakeholder Reporting: Synthesize granular project telemetry into high-fidelity executive briefings; communicate project health, technical risks, and resource bottlenecks to C-suite leadership to facilitate data-driven decision-making and strategic pivoting.
Operational Process Optimization: Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting deep-dive workflow audits; identify systemic bottlenecks within the cybersecurity delivery pipeline and implement automated or streamlined methodologies that enhance team velocity and process integrity.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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