Program Manager, Network Security

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & retirement

Performance incentives

Education programs

Well‑being perks

Career growth & discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives spanning network and security infrastructure. The role translates cyber strategy into actionable roadmaps, security requirements, and technical standards, ensuring a robust security posture across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in tech/cyber program mgmt, 4+ years in network security, and holds CISSP/CISM/CCNP Security or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity.
• 4+ years focused on network and security infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and infrastructure technologies.
• Security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and influence across technical and business stakeholders.
• Track record delivering large‑scale security-focused infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Experience in Agile environments and using Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives in network and security infrastructure.
• Translate enterprise cyber strategy into actionable roadmaps and technical standards.
• Define and enforce security-focused technical standards for infrastructure technologies.
• Prioritize initiatives based on impact, cost, and feasibility.
• Embed governance and security controls into roadmap initiatives.
• Present roadmap to executive stakeholders for feedback and alignment.
• Develop communication plans and report program status to leadership.
• Influence cross‑functional teams to deliver secure infrastructure outcomes.

Skills

Cybersecurity program management

Network & security infra

Security architecture

Security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27

Agile

Jira

Confluence

Communication & influence

SAFE

Executive stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

What You' ll Do

Reporting to the AVP, Cyber Security Program Management, we are seeking an experienced Cyber focused technical Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the network and security infrastructure domain. This role will translate enterprise cyber strategy and risk priorities into actionable capabilities roadmaps, security requirements, and technical standards, ensuring a robust and resilient infrastructure security posture.

Strategy And Roadmap Development

• Develop and maintain a network and security infrastructure capabilities roadmap aligned with organizational cyber strategy and risk assessments.
• Define and enforce security-focused technical standards and guidelines for infrastructure technologies.

Prioritization And Planning

• Engage with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that strengthen network and security infrastructure while balancing business objectives.
• Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and architecture teams through outcome-driven planning and dependency management.
• Define, defend, align and adjust iteratively on recommendations:
  • Governance reinforcement.
  • Tool rationalization opportunities.
  • Prioritization of in-flight initiatives (e.g. stop or continue).
  • Capability gaps (e.g., lifecycle automation, analytics).
  • Quick wins (e.g., decommissioning unused tools, automating manual processes).
  • Security posture preservation.
• Define, defend, align, adjust short-term (0–6 months), mid-term (6–18 months), and long-term (18+ months) roadmap for CTC, including common solutions intended for use across CTC enterprise.
• Prioritize roadmap initiatives based on impact, cost, and feasibility.
• Identify areas requiring deeper analysis of integrations, workflows, and dependencies.
• Embed governance and security controls into roadmap initiatives.
• Present roadmap to relevant executive stakeholders for feedback and alignment.

Delivery

• Deliver a detailed capability framework, aligned to the strategic expectations of CISO and deep technical engagement with CTC Platform owners.
• Capability Heatmap and In-Flight Initiatives Mapped to Framework Expectations.
• Prioritized recommendations aligned to the approved capability framework.
• Deep knowledge and technical experience in delivering a comprehensive capability roadmap for network and security infrastructure.
• Communications: Develop clear, scalable communication plans to share program status, health, and achievements with technical teams and senior leadership.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for executive reporting.
• Facilitation & Influence: Facilitate fact-based, data-driven decision-making with domain expertise.
• Influence technical and business outcomes through strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify improvement areas, and implement actionable solutions.

What You Bring

• Experience: 7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years focused on network and security infrastructure.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and infrastructure technologies and security architectural strategies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation).
• Industry Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or equivalent required.
• Communication & Influence: Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive consensus across diverse technical and business stakeholders.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success delivering large-scale security-focused infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
• Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• SAFE certification is a plus.

We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well‑being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts

Broadband Salary Range: 90,000 - 131,000 per annum.

Our typical hiring range is between 120,000 - 131,000 per annum. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role‑specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market‑leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits‑eligible employees and their families, including total well‑being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity‑seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.