Sr Principal – Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead – Tech Program Manager

Sr Principal – Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead – Tech Program Manager

Requirements

• At least 15 years of direct program and project experience
• Experience in Cybersecurity, Regulatory, or Audit-related projects with requisite understanding of terminology, expectations, and sensitivity of information
• Experience in leading and driving compliance or remediation programs related to Identity & Access Management (i.e. Privileged Access, General Access) or Data Protection
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives within a leadership role, managing teams and large-scale projects or programs
• Superior Communication skills – able to articulate ideas and information verbally and in writing for varying audiences
• Initiative – takes initiative at suggesting improvements and anticipates the needs of leadership, program stakeholders and team members
• Organizational Skills – able to handle multiple simultaneous work deliverables and prioritize them accordingly
• Delivery Mindset – carries a delivery mindset with a bias for action, curiosity to learn, challenge, and enhance processes
• Expert Analytical Skills – able to assemble data and analyze patterns, trends and draw conclusions and recommendations; rely on data to guide decisions
• Financial Management experience managing large program budgets up to $20M dollars and comprised of internal and external labor
• Knowledge of global financial institutions with complex organizational structures and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of and experience working in software delivery lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile/ Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
• Experience in demand & capacity management
• A College or University degree; MBA or relevant advance degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior leadership/sponsors to define approach, drive execution, manage risk, and ensure proper resources and prioritization
• Lead team of Project Managers and other matrixed staff supporting inter-connected, complex programs that are enterprise priority initiatives
• Oversee portfolio program management for one of our Cybersecurity Towers, ensuring alignment of program outcomes with strategic objectives
• Direct the resolution of highly complex problems by applying advanced critical thinking
• Apply industry knowledge, commercial awareness and experience directing enterprise-impacting delivery to achieve program goals
• Negotiate with senior leaders across the business
• Identify stakeholders who will be affected by programs and projects aligned to the portfolio, including those who may influence its delivery
• Understand stakeholder expectations and assess level of interest, influence, and potential impact on the programs and projects
• Develop and implement a plan to engage stakeholders throughout the program, including regular communication and consultation to keep them informed and involved
• Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with stakeholders to keep them informed about project progress, changes, and any issues that arise
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, managing any conflicts or issues that arise, and working to gain their support for the project
• Monitor and manage stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project, and work to address any issues or concerns that arise
• Manage changes in stakeholder expectations or requirements and ensure they are reflected in program plans and deliverables
• Partner with Organizational Change Management (OCM) at the Technology and Enterprise level to ensure change readiness and adoption
• Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and productive outcomes for the program
• Ensure adherence to technology Change Management processes and procedures
• Implement and lead a robust program-level change control process to address impacts to scope, schedule, or resources
• Oversees financial management and performance for projects within the portfolio including developing and/or managing capital and expense budgets, analyzing and managing budget variance, facilitating annual budget planning, optimizing spend, and submitting timely monthly forecasts
• Determine staffing needs with the team, make hiring and termination decisions, handle salary administration, and ensures resources are available to accomplish priorities
• Provide leadership and guidance to full-time and contractor staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and collaboration
• Responsible for performance management and career development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior PMP Certification is desired