Cyber Program Manager

Geisinger; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Program Manager to lead various cybersecurity initiatives. This role demands a strategic thinker who can align projects with organizational goals while adhering to the NIST framework. The ideal candidate will manage interdependencies across projects, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and executive management. By driving cybersecurity efforts, this position plays a crucial role in enhancing the organization's security posture and resilience. If you possess strong leadership and communication skills, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in safeguarding critical assets.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple cybersecurity projects and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage project teams.

Skills

Critical Thinking

IT Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

IT Project Control and Reporting

IT Project Planning and Organization

Working Independently

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Cyber Program Manager will oversee multiple cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic goals and adherence to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework. This role involves managing interdependencies between projects, working closely with project managers, and communicating with executive management and stakeholders to ensure overall program success. The Cyber Program Manager will also ensure that all cybersecurity initiatives comply with NIST standards, enhancing the organization's security posture and resilience. By overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, the Cyber Program Manager will drive efforts that collectively strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture, mitigating risks and safeguarding critical assets. Strong communication skills are essential, as the Cyber Program Manager must effectively translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, actionable information for non-technical and executive audiences.

Job Duties:

• Assembles cybersecurity and cross-functional project teams, establishes authority as program manager, gains consensus, and develops and effectively communicates a clear understanding of the program scope, objectives, mandates, timeframe, budget, and other requirements.
• Defines, documents, and communicates program requirements, constraints, and assumptions, and establishes program deliverables using requirements gathering techniques.
• Applies realistic labor and cost estimates to program activities to support planning and scheduling.
• Collects regular status updates from project managers to maintain visibility of overall program status for stakeholders and ISO leadership.
• Develops and executes a communication plan, including status meetings, reports, change management, and issue escalation.
• Prepares agendas, records minutes, and conducts meetings efficiently.
• Manages scope, schedule, and cost changes using verification techniques; communicates variances to leadership as appropriate.
• Identifies and manages cybersecurity risks proactively, developing contingency plans to minimize impact.
• Directs project team tasks, applying project management standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders on all program aspects, including requirements, scope, plans, staffing, budget, risks, issues, schedules, and status.
• Ensures timely collection of labor hours related to the program.
• Participates in vendor management activities, including contract negotiations, invoicing, and product evaluations.

Work Environment and Requirements:

Work is typically performed in an office environment. The role requires satisfying all job-specific obligations and organizational policies. Relevant experience may combine work experience and educational qualifications (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience - Required

Certifications and Licenses: As applicable

Skills:

Critical Thinking, IT Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, IT Project Control and Reporting, IT Project Planning and Organization, Working Independently

Our Purpose & Values:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, members, students, Geisinger family, and communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our community.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for all.

We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage. We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.