Strategy and Portfolio Manager

Swift Transportation•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Portfolio & ZTS Manager supports the Head of Security Strategy in driving the strategic planning, governance, and orchestration of Global Security initiatives. This role manages the Global Security Roadmap, facilitates cross‑team coordination, integrates Zero Trust activities across GS and Swift, and prepares strategic materials for leadership decision‑making. It ensures all initiatives entering the roadmap are aligned to the GS Strategy, capability maturity needs, and Zero Trust principles. The role is strategic and coordination‑focused — not a delivery project manager — and is central to maintaining a mature, data‑driven, and prioritised security portfolio.

Requirements

University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
7–10 years in cybersecurity, technology strategy, portfolio management, or programme governance
Demonstrated experience working in complex, multi‑stakeholder technical environments
Strong understanding of capability maturity models, cybersecurity domains, and technology planning
Experience coordinating cross‑functional programmes, ideally in security or enterprise technology
Excellent strategic thinking and analytical ability
Strong coordination and governance capabilities
Ability to synthesise complex technical input into clear executive‑level insights
Skilled in roadmap design, dependency management, and portfolio structuring
Ability to navigate ambiguity, shape early‑stage ideas, and prepare initiatives for approval
Strong communication skills across both technical and business stakeholders
High level of independence, ownership, and organisational awareness
Structured, proactive, and able to see across the whole security landscape
Comfortable collaborating across teams without owning delivery
Able to challenge, question, and provide strategic insight
Detail‑oriented with strong clarity of thought
Resilient, diplomatic, and able to influence without direct authority

Responsibilities

Maintain and structure the GS Strategic Roadmap aligned to strategic priorities and capability maturity targets
Operate the GS portfolio governance rhythm, including planning cycles, review forums, and reporting
Consolidate progress, risks, KPIs, maturity insights, and decision points from delivery teams
Provide clear, executive‑ready updates and briefing materials for the CSO and senior leadership
Map dependencies and sequencing across initiatives to ensure cohesive and efficient execution
Coordinate and integrate Zero Trust activities across GS, TPSG, Core Operations, Product, Architecture, and Engineering
Monitor maturity evolution, progress, risks, and cross‑team impacts related to ZTS
Ensure ZTS principles are embedded into broader GS programmes
Maintain a single consolidated view of Zero Trust progress for senior leadership
Support preparation of Zero Trust initiative validation prior to CSO approval
Assess new initiatives for alignment with GS Strategy, capability maturity needs, and operational readiness
Conduct initial analysis and prepare initiative intake packs for Head of Strategy validation
Maintain the initiative pipeline, backlog, and planning artefacts
Ensure initiatives have clear scope, outcomes, and expected maturity impact before being considered for approval
Facilitate alignment across GS domains to ensure consistent direction and integrated planning
Act as a central coordination point during planning cycles, reviews, and roadmap adjustments
Support communication and alignment with Enterprise and Security Architecture where relevant

Benefits

We give you the freedom to be yourself.
We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world.
A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating.
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Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before.
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We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world.
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