Senior Manager, Information Security Project Management

BlueCross and BlueShield of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Manager, Information Security Project Management to join our Information Security organization. This is a key leadership position responsible for building and managing a high-performing, professional project delivery team. You will be focused on implementing important corporate initiatives, including a portfolio of security programs, and providing a wide variety of project management consulting and delivery services to the enterprise. This high-impact role involves handling multiple portfolio and non-portfolio initiatives and budget management within the Information/Cyber Security team. This role is eligible for our Flex Persona for candidates local to our Boston, MA office.

Requirements

• 8+ years of Project Management experience.
• 3+ years of people leadership/management experience.
• Proven experience executing large-scale projects, preferably in a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Experience working with Agile software development teams and managing project deadlines.
• BS/BA in Computer Science, IS, Business, or equivalent required.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Project, Kanban, Scrum, and Agile management platforms.
• Understanding of Project Management tools such as ServiceNow, MS Project, JIRA, and other collaboration tools.
• Strong coaching, collaboration, enablement, and listening skills.
• Ability to analyze corporate program needs, determine implementation strategies, and obtain resources to meet objectives.
• Strong ability to influence and educate clients at all levels of the organization as it pertains to applying project management best practices.
• Flexibility and a champion for change in organizations working toward agile adoption.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with IT and Business partners to ensure alignment on security initiatives.
• Deliver multiple complex projects and programs that impact multiple business areas.
• Manage project timelines and financials, along with risks, issues, decisions, and changes.
• Manage risk/issue escalations and drive resolution.
• Take responsibility for executive-level reporting and communication.
• Manage a team at varying levels of roles and experience in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
• Provide ongoing leadership, vision, structure, and support to transformation and agile PMO execution for all security-related projects.
• Oversee demand management for the security project portfolio, assuming a lead role in managing key transformation initiatives.
• Ensure accountability for the overall quality, thoroughness, and timely completion of projects assigned to the project management team.
• Evangelize agility practices, principles, and ways of working, mentoring the team with Agile knowledge to ensure methodologies are understood and applied.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the project management discipline and other process improvements, helping to increase their job performance over time.
• As a leader, focus on the needs of the team, assist with removing roadblocks, and manage the process and culture to ensure team progress and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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