Prin Cybersecurity Anlyst -Security Program Manager

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Enterprise Security and Resilience Office (ESRO) is the central enterprise security organization responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information across UnitedHealth Group, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare. ESRO sets enterprise security direction and partners with technology, business, and acquired entities to reduce cyber risk and improve resilience at scale. The Security Program Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (ESRO) role operates with a high degree of autonomy, leads program level strategy and outcomes, and provides executive level visibility into progress, risks, and impact. As a Security Program Manager, you are accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a complex security program composed of multiple projects, workstreams, and stakeholders. The role emphasizes strategy, governance, measurable outcomes, and executive transparency, rather than day-to-day task execution. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Business or related field
7+ years of program management experience in an enterprise setting
5+ years of overall experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management
5+ years experience in security program management or leading security initiatives
5+ years experience managing cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Lead and implement the security program strategy supporting mergers and acquisitions, aligned to enterprise security standards and risk priorities
Define and maintain roadmaps for multiple concurrent workstreams, milestones, and delivery sequencing across acquired entities
Translate enterprise security direction into actionable, measurable program outcomes
Establish and operate program governance, including decision forums, escalation paths, and risk management
Own cross workstream dependencies, tradeoffs, and prioritization decisions
Ensure consistent execution and adoption of security standards across diverse stakeholders
Provide executive ready communications on program status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
Develop and maintain KPIs and success metrics that demonstrate progress and risk reduction
Serve as a trusted partner to senior security, technology, and business leaders
Partner with security, technology, and business teams to drive alignment and execution
Guide and influence delivery teams without direct authority, ensuring accountability through governance and transparency
Support integration efforts by aligning acquired entities to enterprise security expectations