Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager

Generac • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

Generac is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager to strategize and coordinate complex cybersecurity initiatives that enhance the organization’s security posture and process and control maturity globally. The role works with cybersecurity team members and stakeholders across IT and the business to implement and promote adoption of security tools and processes, while managing timelines, budgets, schedules, and resources. It also supports alignment between cybersecurity programs and the enterprise risk management strategy, and fosters collaboration across cybersecurity and IT organizations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree focused in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in Cybersecurity and/or Project Management, leading complex projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to manage and mentor a junior team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of IT and business processes, including the ability to evaluate and/or implement IT controls and processes to manage cyber risks within business processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

• CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced organization within a Cybersecurity team or cybersecurity-minded IT function.
• Risk-based decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of data analytics and reporting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage cybersecurity initiatives aligned with organizational goals and timelines.
• Track project progress, timelines, milestones, action items, risks, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation across cybersecurity programs.
• Collaborate with business functions and teams to support integrated project execution.
• Identify, assess, and drive mitigation of risks associated with cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, risk assessments, change logs, and other project documentation.
• Communicate project status, issues, and risks to cybersecurity leadership and stakeholders.
• Improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Align cybersecurity programs and initiatives with the enterprise risk management strategy.
• Guide and mentor team members and promote cybersecurity project management best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior