Sr. Manager - Program Management Office - Cybersecurity

Finastra•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of the Cybersecurity Strategy & Operations Organization, the Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for matrix managing projects spanning cybersecurity, technology, and business areas. As the Head of Information Security Program Management, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our organization’s digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. We are currently seeking an experienced Manager to take a leadership role in the PMO and provide program and or project management services for both strategic and tactical initiatives. This role typically manages several highly complex projects or programs that have significant impact across Finastra leveraging best practices driven by PMI’s and or Agile frameworks. This individual will lead several steering committees and is ultimately responsible for the successful execution of one or more programs or projects by managing people (project managers, suppliers, and co-workers) with different skills who have been brought together as a team to complete a program of work according to a plan and budget.

Requirements

Strong project management skills demonstrated for challenging client, inter-related or technically oriented projects.
Experience in demonstrating leadership/influence and collaboration in a matrix-managed environment, and across multiple and diverse groups.
Critical thinker with good judgment and initiative.
Strong understanding of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Methodology.
Strong written and oral / presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and interact / influence / negotiate effectively at all levels of management and peers in demonstrating leadership/influence and collaboration in a matrix-managed environment, and across multiple and diverse groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business management.
PMP and Agile certification.
Program / Project Management experience in a systems development or product development. organization.
Experience in directly managing Project Managers.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage and report on all projects in the Information Security Program Portfolio
Oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects, ensuring they have a distinct beginning and end.
Manage a group of project managers as the portfolio expands (both internal and external) responsible for developing project plans and schedules for all major security initiatives.
Ensure that projects adhere to key constraints, including budgets, resource allocation, and timelines.
Track, communicate, and mitigate project risks wherever possible.
Lead project teams as needed, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with security objectives.
Own critical communication and resolution for issues that introduce risk or disrupt critical project paths.
Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and improve policies and procedures within the technology organization and the Information Security Office.
Drive the planning and create the collateral required for annual budget planning.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups.
Monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Medical, life and disability insurance.
Retirement plans.
Lifestyle, and other benefits.
Paid time off for volunteering.
Donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra.
Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates.
Regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
Paid holidays.
Flexible working hours.
Pension plan.
Comprehensive health initiatives.