Cyber Program Manager - CISO

Stanley Black & Decker; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision,(dis)

401(k) and ESPP

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Cyber Program Manager for a hybrid role with 3 days on-site at the New Britain, CT facility. You will lead cybersecurity programs, develop metrics, and deliver executive briefs to CISOs and CIOs while coordinating with IT leaders across the organization.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk management, and continuous improvement using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods with tools like Azure DevOps and Jira.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft ADO, Jira).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive set of cybersecurity metrics and dashboards.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity programs using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Prepare and present executive status reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Coordinate resource planning and ensure on-time delivery of program milestones.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Metrics

Executive comms

Program Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Cyber Program Manager (Hybrid) 3 days on-site in New Britian, CT facility Location: New Britian, CT and surrounding areas

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

The Cyber Program Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing the organization’s cybersecurity initiatives. This role ensures the effective implementation of cybersecurity programs by leveraging data-driven metrics, robust program management methodologies, and tailored executive communications. The Cyber Program Manager will drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and deliver strategic insights to executive stakeholders.

You’ll get to:

Cybersecurity Metrics and Continuous Improvement

Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive set of cybersecurity metrics, including but not limited to: incident response times, vulnerability remediation rates, compliance status, user awareness training completion, and risk exposure levels. Link metrics to actionable decision‑making processes, ensuring that data informs prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies. Establish and manage feedback mechanisms (e.g., regular metric reviews, stakeholder feedback sessions, lessons learned workshops) to drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and controls.

Program Management

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity programs using preferred methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches, and tools including Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or equivalent. Oversee risk and issue tracking, ensuring timely identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of program risks and issues. Manage change control processes, ensuring that all program changes are documented, evaluated for impact, and communicated to relevant stakeholders. Ensure on‑time delivery of program milestones, proactively addressing obstacles and adjusting plans as necessary. Conduct resource planning and allocation to optimize team performance and program outcomes.

Executive Deliverables and Stakeholder Engagement

Develop and deliver customized executive summaries, dashboards, and recommendations tailored to the needs of different executive audiences (e.g., Board of Directors, CISO, CIO, IT leaders). Synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders. Lead the preparation and presentation of program status reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for executive review and approval. Actively participate in executive review and approval processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and securing necessary buy‑in for key initiatives.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management or a related discipline. Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing cybersecurity metrics and feedback mechanisms. Proven experience with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft ADO, Jira). Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and decision‑making
• Leadership and team management
• Effective communication and executive presence
• Risk management and problem‑solving
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

The Salary range:

The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00 This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools sand other partner programs.

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools sand other partner programs. We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Benefits & Perks You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at [phone] or at [e-mail]. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov) This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws. For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.