Manager, Cybersecurity Program Operations

Caterpillar Inc.•Nashville, TN

2d•$147,760 - $221,640•Onsite

About The Position

Leads a team of project management professionals and oversees the operational functions and strategies of Cybersecurity programs. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Experience managing organizational budgets, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial planning activities.
Experience leading a PMO, portfolio management office, business operations function, or similar governance organization.
Understanding of information security and the relationship between threat, vulnerability, and information value in the context of risk management.
Experience in a leadership role, high level analytical skills, exceptional relationship management competencies, and relevant project management work experience with a demonstrated record to lead and execute information security compliance and risk mitigation programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large, global organization.
Experience developing executive-level reporting and presentations.
Familiarity with cybersecurity or risk-management frameworks.
Experience supporting executive leadership teams with strategic planning, governance, operating reviews, and investment decisions.
PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, or similar project management certification.
One or more active certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or CFE.

Responsibilities

Lead portfolio management activities for Deputy CISO level organizations, including investment prioritization, resource planning, executive reporting, and strategic planning processes.
Develop and maintain visibility into the Cybersecurity portfolio, including project status, resource allocation, budget performance, risks, and business outcomes.
Partner with Cybersecurity leaders to support strategic planning, annual operating plans, investment prioritization, and execution tracking.
Evaluating and providing guidance during the general and detailed planning stages of organizational programs; developing strategies to ensure all projects within the program are cohesive and in line with organizational goals.
Partner with Cybersecurity leaders to evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and ensure investments align with organizational priorities and business outcomes.
Hiring, development and management of project and program managers, including both internal staff and external contractors.
Collaborating with Cyber teams using a disciplined project management approach and coaching them on their project-related roles and responsibilities.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 Caterpillar and external consultants responsible for portfolio governance, project delivery, financial management, and operational excellence across the Cybersecurity organization.
Leading budget, finance and execution on behalf of the Cybersecurity Organization to ensure optimization of resources.
Works closely with other Cybersecurity leaders to ensure high quality forecasting and execution of Cybersecurity spend.
Leveraging information security investments to enhance business, administration, and compliance processes.
Leads complex, high-impact or volatile negotiations involving high business risks.
Knowledge of product and vendor evaluation; ability to implement processes for the evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components ensuring they are in line with an organization's business needs and architectural principles.
Optimizes standard processes to maximize the efficiency of organizational products or services.
Knowledge of the contractual and legal matters related to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.)
Coach’s others on methods and operational considerations of contract reviews.
Reviews and ensures compliance with relevant organizational and legal policies and procedures.
Teaches proper evaluation and interpretation of the language used in contracts. Increases the accuracy and efficiency of contracts review through process improvement.
Experience leading complex programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and dependencies.
Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, risks, budgets, and program outcomes. Ability to translate complex technical or operational information into concise, executive-ready communications.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder communication skills. Experience building trusted partnerships and influencing outcomes within a matrixed organization.
Ability to connect strategic objectives with practical execution plans. Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.