Program Manager Security

TEKsystems•Berwyn, IL

2d•$85 - $95•Hybrid

About The Position

Cybersecurity Project Manager to drive execution of strategic cybersecurity projects in support of one or more of our key cybersecurity control areas: Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA), and Data Protection (DP.) This role is accountable for successful project delivery of highly visible, mission-critical projects.

Requirements

Security
Program management
Project management
information security
MRA
MRIA
Regulatory
Organizational Savvy – experience working within a matrixed organization to drive delivery of complex projects involving multiple disciplines.
Problem Solving Skills – ability to handle ambiguous or complex issues including ability to identify creative resolution paths and gaining necessary alignment and support from leadership and stakeholders to bring to resolution.
Superior Communication Skills– ability to articulate ideas and information verbally and in writing for varying audiences.
Initiative – evidence that they take initiative at suggesting improvements and anticipating the needs of leadership, program stakeholders and team members.
Organizational Skills – able to handle multiple simultaneous work deliverables and prioritize them accordingly.
Delivery Mindset – has a delivery mindset with a bias for action, curiosity to learn, challenge, and enhance processes.
Expert Analytical Skills – able to assemble data and analyze patterns, trends and draw conclusions and recommendations; rely on data to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

Lead global teams consisting of technical and non-technical employees and consultants to drive successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects and programs.
Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to define expected project benefits and outcomes and ensure successful achievement through project completion.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project completion.
Develop project schedules including effort estimates and task sequences and assignments and ensure they are adhered to; ensure projects are optimally sequenced and coordinated for efficiency.
Lead resolution of conflicts or escalations in support of project or program delivery.
Create and submit project/program status reports that are accurate and comply with team guidelines.
Establish and maintain project artifact repository; review project deliverables to ensure quality and ensure project adheres to internal software delivery methodology.
Develop project charters; develop and execute project communication plans.
Facilitate engagement with cross-impacted technology and business stakeholders.
Identify and execute approaches to resolve complex problems through critical thinking
Define and document project scope and ensure scope alignment to project objectives and goals.
Perform and follow project change control procedures for scope, resources, and financials where required.
Ensure adherence to technology Change Management requirements and procedures or system implementations.
Oversee financial management and performance for projects including: developing and/or managing project-specific capital and expense budgets including all financial form submissions required by internal finance teams, preparing and submitting timely monthly forecasts (i.e., Clarity PPM), proactively analyzing and managing monthly budget variance, optimizing spend for assigned projects, participation in annual budget planning.
Identify project resource needs and work with leadership to ensure staffing requirements are met
Manage project resources to deliver tasks, optimize resource utilization and resolve conflicts.
Provide constructive performance feedback regarding staff performance to leadership and line managers.
Foster a supportive project delivery environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and collaboration.