Technical Program Manager (Cybersecurity) - 25986

Computer Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is seeking a talented Sr Technical Program Manager to join our Client's dynamic team.

Job at a glance:

• This is a long-term contract, with an initial term of 18 months, planned for extension and/or permanent placement
• Pay rate is $55-$65/hr W2 + optional benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
• Hybrid position, onsite in Wilmington, DE 4 days/wk, with Fridays remote
• Seeking candidates with a deep background in Program Management in IT infrastructure, including network systems, data centers, and cybersecurity
• Nice to have certifications include: Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist), PMP, CISSP, A+, Security+, CEH, CISA, CRISC, or other IT security operations/vulnerability management certifications.

Job Description:

Our Client's Value Management Office is seeking a Program Manager (Technical Delivery Manager, Lead) in support of the Vulnerability & Patch Management Program. Your primary responsibility is to plan, execute, and monitor multiple interrelated projects to ensure successful outcomes within defined timeframes, budgets, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders within the IT teams, business units, vendors, and executive management, to align project objectives with organizational goals and drive effective cross-functional collaboration. Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you will work closely with all InfoSec teams to understand technical needs and constraints while setting realistic schedules. You will be a trusted advisor providing visibility into security, progress, risks, and roadblocks. Your focus will be driving on-time, high-quality delivery of security risk reduction through cross-functional collaboration and program management excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive program and project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation for complex technical security projects and initiatives.
• Executes program tasks including issue and risk management, building multi-phase schedules, tracking dependencies and milestones, and communication of overall project status.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes and identify potential risks and issues and work proactively to mitigate them.
• Use technical knowledge to make informed decisions and guide the team in solving complex technical challenges.
• Proposes potential solutions when faced with a new complex problem, even where little or no precedent exists, considering the needs of all collaborative groups.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, and monitor progress and adjust resource allocation as necessary.
• Foster open and clear communication within the project team and with external stakeholders, create timely status reports, and identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Apply change, risk, and resource management.
• Leverages resources outside own group to solve problems and achieve results.
• Help identify key KPI gaps and monitor progress and commitments.
• Demonstrates timely and accurate completion of financial and administrative duties.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Several years of direct management experience in infrastructure-related projects, with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and program management principles.
• Strong background in IT infrastructure, including familiarity with cloud platforms, network systems, data centers, and cybersecurity.
• Five (5) years of enterprise-class information technology and security vulnerability management experience with the capabilities in elevating a vulnerability program with proper reporting in place and ability to identify enhancements.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and mentor diverse teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing stakeholder relationships and facilitating team interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to oversee complex projects and synthesize project information into actionable strategies.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, and exercise judgement in reaching solutions
• Strong knowledge and experience with information security and network communications practices and principles, technologies, and systems.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning plus risk and mitigation best practices.
• Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agilist) is highly desirable, along with any relevant technical certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL).
• CISSP, A+, Security+, CEH, CISA, CRISC, or other IT security operations/vulnerability management certifications is a plus, but not required.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their businesses and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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