Project Program Director

Durham - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Project Program Director

Work location : Durham NC (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Overview:

Cyber Security Program Manager We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives that safeguard enterprise assets and align with broader organizational goals.
This role requires deep cybersecurity domain knowledge Agile program management expertise and strong hands-on experience with Jira Jira Align and value stream management.
The ideal candidate will drive cybersecurity initiatives across multiple teams ensuring alignment with business objectives risk frameworks and compliance mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage cybersecurity programs and initiatives using Agile methodologies.
Oversee cross-functional delivery teams aligning security programs with enterprise goals and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001).
Utilize Jira and Jira Align to plan track and report on progress across multiple teams and agile release trains.
Facilitate value stream identification mapping and continuous improvement efforts across cybersecurity initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders product owners and technical leads to prioritize program backlogs and manage risk-based outcomes.
Ensure program compliance with internal security policies regulatory requirements (e.g. HIPAA PCI-DSS SOX) and audit needs.
Report program status risk posture and key KPIs to executive leadership and steering committees.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing Agile best practices and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) principles within the cybersecurity space.
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party risk management activities related to program deliverables.
Maintain an information security strategy (forward looking roadmap) for your customer aligning services / portfolio components to the strategy

Required Qualifications:

7 years of experience in program or project management with at least 3 years in cybersecurity.
Proven track record managing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives (e.g. IAM Zero Trust SOC modernization Cloud Security). Strong experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum SAFe Kanban) and Agile Program Management tools especially Jira and Jira Align.
Deep understanding of value stream management business agility and delivering secure outcomes at scale.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles risk management frameworks and control frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF CIS Controls).
Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as PMPCertified Scrum Master (CSM) CISSP or CISM.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices secure SDLC and continuous security compliance in Agile environments.
Security/Consulting industry experience working in a customer facing role with customer relationship management experience at the senior level
Familiarity with information security technologies and issues on multiple platforms
Significant experience in application and integration of globally accepted security standards
Strong understanding of networking technologies
Advanced knowledge of network security that pertains to communications computer system environments and related infrastructures

Role: Project Program Director Work location : Durham NC (Hybrid) Type: Contract Overview: Cyber Security Program Manager We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives that safeguard enterprise assets and align with broader organizational goals. This r...