Program Manager

Location: Tampa, FL or Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite, 2 days work from home)

About the role

We are seeking a Program Manager with a background in Cybersecurity, IT Security, or Enterprise Risk to lead complex initiatives in a regulated environment. This role requires a well-rounded technology foundation and the ability to bridge communication between business and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have prior consulting experience and operate with a PMBOK-based discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for initiatives within Cybersecurity, IT Security, and Risk domains.
• Serve as the primary translator between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Manage programs using PMBOK-based methodologies, including scope, schedule, dependency, and milestone tracking.
• Own risk and issue management, including identification, assessment, and documentation with defined owners and mitigation plans.
• Define and manage program health indicators, including criteria for Green, Amber, and Red status.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level PowerPoint materials for program status, risk summaries, and remediation plans.
• Operate within a policy-driven, governance-heavy, regulated environment.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and key sponsors.
• Reconcile and manage delivery data across multiple systems, including JIRA, PPM tooling, iHub, and PlanView.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Program Manager within Cybersecurity, IT Security, Technology Risk, or related domains.
• Prior consulting experience is required.
• Demonstrated success managing initiatives in highly regulated environments.
• Strong foundational IT knowledge across systems, infrastructure, applications, and security.
• Expert-level experience in risk vs. issue identification and management, as well as dependency and milestone tracking.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build and update materials in real time.
• Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A decisive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with PMBOK-based program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or formal PMBOK-aligned program management training.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation or remediation initiatives.
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, compliance, or risk governance models.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
• Access to a certified Career Coach.