Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead — Strategic Program Delivery

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead to provide strategic leadership, governance, and execution oversight across a portfolio of cybersecurity capabilities, including Application Security, Data Protection, and SaaS Security. The role partners with senior executives to translate strategy into roadmaps and drive risk-reducing outcomes.

The position requires executive presence, strong financial management, and the ability to communicate status and recommendations to the Global

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic cybersecurity programs and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define approach with senior leadership, drive execution, manage risk and resources.
• Lead Project Managers and matrixed staff across enterprise priority initiatives.
• Oversee portfolio program management for a Cybersecurity Tower with aligned outcomes.
• Resolve highly complex problems using advanced critical thinking.
• Apply industry knowledge to achieve program goals and optimize investments.
• Negotiate with senior leaders across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Change management

Financial management

PMP certification

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead to provide strategic leadership, governance, and execution oversight across a portfolio of cybersecurity capabilities, including Application Security, Data Protection, and SaaS Security. The role partners with senior executives to translate strategy into roadmaps and drive risk-reducing outcomes.

The position requires executive presence, strong financial management, and the ability to communicate status and recommendations to the Global