Cyber Security Program Manager

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Title: Cyber Security Program Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: Full Time
We are looking for a senior-level program manager to manage a portfolio of cybersecurity projects, such as Firewall, Endpoint Protection, DMZ, and network segmentation. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with the Stage Gate/waterfall PMO process. Needs to be a highly collaborative person, working closely with IT and Business stakeholders of the Program.
Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of cybersecurity projects such as Firewall, Vulnerability Management, endpoint protection, DMZ, and network segmentation.
• Program Management includes Governance, Project Planning, Project Execution and Control, Schedule Management, Stakeholder Communication with IT leadership and Non-IT leadership - Legal, NERC, etc. Status Reporting to Leadership, Risk Analysis, and Risk Management.
• Manage the Program Management team, which includes Project Managers and Test Managers.
• Manage projects from business case to implementation.
• Project Management includes budget management, resource allocation, kick-off meetings, project planning, project execution and control, communication, risk analysis, quality assurance, team and vendor management, and project implementation.
• Apply waterfall delivery methodologies, standards, and tools.
• Lead end-to-end technical fixes/implementation, including hardware installation, environment setup, production certification, software deployment, integration development, testing and deployment, data management, and vendor technical activities.
• Perform actual vs. planned analysis at the program level and forecast the cost of the program, including all the projects that are in this program.
• Develop program plans/scope/schedule and track progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with various technical and non-technical resources to capture project requirements, identify project milestones, communicate project timelines, track action items, and monitor project status.
• Identify and manage program risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of Program Management experience in a large-scale IT environment. Experience managing a portfolio of IT projects.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT Security-related projects such as Active Directory, IAM, CyberArk, Okta, DMZ, and network segmentation.
• Experience with hybrid (waterfall/agile) delivery methodology.
• Experience in PMO processes and Stage Gate processes.
• Must have experience managing projects using metrics such as ETC, EAC, SPI, and CPI.
• Must have hands-on experience developing resource-loaded schedules.
• Must have experience managing the budget/cost of the project and projecting monthly forecasts.
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with internal resources and external vendors.
• Must have good experience identifying and managing risks.