Project/Program Manager
Onsite Juno FL
Will be looking for a local resource with valid certs and background in Data/Cyber Security
We are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager with a strong focus on Data Protection to support our enterprise Cybersecurity organization. This role will lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen the companys ability to safeguard sensitive information ensure regulatory compliance and implement enterprise-wide data protection capabilities.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity or data governance excels in coordinating complex initiatives and can translate technical requirements into clear actionable plans for stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution
Lead enterprise data protection programs including data classification encryption data loss prevention (DLP) retention and secure data lifecycle management.
Drive planning execution and delivery of cybersecurity and data protection projects across multiple business units.
Maintain detailed program roadmaps timelines risk logs and executive status reporting.
Coordinate program governance activities steering committee sessions and cross-functional working groups.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Management
Serve as the primary liaison between Cybersecurity teams IT Legal Compliance and business units.
Facilitate alignment on security requirements and ensure consistency across data protection initiatives.
Communicate progress risks and issues to leadership with clarity and urgency.
Risk Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
Ensure data protection projects align with internal policies and external requirements (e.g. GDPR CCPA HIPAA PCI NIST ISO 27001).
Track and manage remediation efforts related to data protection risks audit findings or compliance gaps.
Support the development and maintenance of enterprise data protection policies standards and procedures.
Operational Excellence
Develop PMO artifacts including charters budgets schedules dashboards and KPI reporting.
Implement standardized processes for tracking deliverables resource allocation and milestone completion.
Drive continuous improvement across the Data Protection program through metrics retrospectives and best-practice adoption.
Required Qualifications
5 10 years of Project or Program Management experience in enterprise environments.
Proven experience leading cybersecurity data protection or data governance initiatives.
Strong understanding of data protection technologies (e.g. DLP encryption CASB tokenization data discovery tools).
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (GDPR CCPA HIPAA SOX PCI DSS NIST CSF ISO 27001).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to executives.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP PgMP CSM or similar PM certification.
CISSP CIPP CISM or other cybersecurity/data privacy credentials.
Experience in cloud environments and data protection across Azure AWS or GCP.
Background supporting Cybersecurity IT Security Engineering or Data Governance teams.
Experience with enterprise PMO tools (e.g. Jira Confluence ServiceNow MS Project Smartsheet).
Soft Skills
Highly collaborative able to influence without authority.
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Effective at building trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactive detail oriented and comfortable navigating ambiguity.