Program Manager - Cyber

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG)•Norwalk, CT

4d•$149,000 - $183,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager will ensure the Booking Holdings Group Security Office functions effectively and efficiently, delivering the services and outcomes expected by brand security teams. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Security, the role oversees budget setting and review processes and collaborates with colleagues in procurement and architecture. The position drives end-to-end security programs, including recurring annual activities, tooling implementation, and metrics gathering. It also coordinates virtual and in-person gatherings for Booking Holdings brand security teams and other stakeholders. Success requires strong organization and project management, a commitment to process improvement through technology, foundational understanding of Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management, and effective communication with stakeholders, including senior leaders and brand CISOs. The role is eligible for a hybrid work model requiring two days in-office. The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $149,000–$183,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus and equity grant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
More than 5 years of experience managing budgets and operations in a federated environment.
Strong project management skills.
Foundational knowledge of Information Security, Privacy, and/or Risk Management.
Effective communication in large groups, strong influencing skills across brands, and strong written communication skills.
Solid understanding of the department and ability to connect its work to the wider business.
Ability to identify gaps and issues across multiple processes and propose appropriate solutions.
Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
High motivation, commitment, work quality, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Familiarity with security industry-standard frameworks, including NIST CSF.
Budget management expertise.

Responsibilities

Drive programs to completion by defining and communicating execution roadmaps and establishing success metrics, such as KPIs.
Communicate program progress to stakeholders and escalate issues when needed to ensure timely resolution.
Analyze end-to-end processes and activities in the security domain, recommend optimizations, and design processes to close identified gaps in the Booking Holdings Group Security Office.
Organize activities such as CISO summits and CISO operating committee calls, ensuring relevant agendas, appropriate participants, and well-managed logistics.
Establish and maintain communication channels with relevant stakeholders, including CISOs, GIA, and BHI R&C.
Own the BHI Security budget management process, including governance, collaboration with support functions such as FPA and Procurement, process improvements, and actionable reporting.