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Director of Cyber & IT Program Management – Evinova

Director of Cyber & IT Program Management – Evinova

CompanyAstraZeneca
LocationGaithersburg, MD, USA
Salary$162530 – $243800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 8+ years managing technical programs / projects at scale, specifically in the areas of Cyber Security, Enterprise IT, and / or Software Engineering.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic objectives with tactical execution.
  • Proven capabilities around conflict resolution, resource allocation, and problem-solving in fast paced organizations.
  • Demonstrable track record of delivering cyber security initiatives and integrating cyber best practices into enterprise IT systems.
  • Proficiency in IT Service Management, Project Management, and Knowledge Management solutions (e.g., Jira / Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive program management framework for cyber security and enterprise IT projects, initiatives, and working groups.
  • Ensure the integration of cyber security requirements into enterprise IT projects (e.g., identifying specific cyber pillar involvement, implementing risk assessments and related documentation, collaborating with vendors to confirm cyber security expectations, etc.).
  • Collaborate with Cyber and Enterprise IT peers to drive a cohesive and integrated program execution strategy.
  • Oversee the execution of cyber security and enterprise IT projects, ensuring they meet Evinova’s compliance, risk management, and cyber resiliency goals.
  • Coordinate the delivery of critical cyber initiatives by collaborating with cyber security peers on topics such as Third-Party Risk Management, Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns, Tool / Solution Implementations, Cyber Risk Assessments, Product Security Initiatives, and Data Protection.
  • Facilitate the Cyber Security Continuous Improvement initiative by orchestrating feedback loops across Cyber Compliance, Product Security, Enterprise IT, and the Software Quality / Compliance teams.
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering and Business Operations Leadership Teams to align on organizational objectives.
  • Establish and enforce program governance standards, including performance metrics and risk tracking – in adherence with the Evinova Quality Management System.
  • Prepare executive-level updates on cyber initiative statuses, risk exposure, and resource utilization / requirements.
  • Support the preparation and tracking of the annual Cyber and Enterprise IT Budgets, including Vendor Management (e.g., contract reviews / renewal, vendor sourcing, procure to pay processes, etc.).
  • Foster a culture of partnership, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Partnering with external organizations / ecosystem partners to establish

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one of the following professional certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and / or ITIL v4 Foundation.
  • Prior experience working for a Healthtech focused organization and / or a Software-as-a-Service provider.
  • Strong understanding of cloud native architectures, zero trust principles, and cyber security best practices.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity and IT service management frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ITIL v4) and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., EU GDPR, US HIPAA, etc.).