Program Manager

KellyMitchell Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401(k)

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group seeks a Program Manager to lead enterprise cybersecurity programs in Bethesda, Maryland. The role focuses on planning, execution, and delivery of initiatives with cross‑functional teams and executive leadership involvement.

Responsibilities include creating schedules, tracking KPIs, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and organizational goals. Mentoring junior PMs and providing executive status updates are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of documented experience in agency/enterprise cybersecurity project management.
• 6+ years of leadership experience in cybersecurity.
• PMP certification required.
• ITIL certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop program schedules, milestones, and deliverables, coordinating across technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Monitor program performance using metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure objectives are met.
• Oversee risk management activities, identifying, assessing, and mitigating program and project risks.
• Facilitate communication between program teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide project managers and team leads within the program.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and executive updates for leadership on program status, risks, and outcomes.
• Implement IT service management best practices (ITIL) in program planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Problem solving

PMP certification

ITIL certification

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Program Manager to join their team. The position is located in Bethesda, Maryland. The role leads and manages enterprise cybersecurity programs, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop program schedules, milestones, and deliverables, coordinating across technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Monitor program performance using metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to ensure objectives are met.
• Oversee risk management activities, identifying, assessing, and mitigating program and project risks.
• Facilitate communication between program teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of cybersecurity projects with organizational goals, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide project managers and team leads within the program.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and executive updates for leadership on program status, risks, and outcomes.
• Implement IT service management best practices (ITIL) in program planning and execution.

Desired Skills / Experience

• 8+ years of documented experience in agency/enterprise‑level cybersecurity project management.
• 6+ years of leadership experience in cybersecurity.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ITIL certification required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross‑functional technical teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects within enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging technical teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Experience with risk management, performance metrics, and reporting in large‑scale programs.
• Ability to ensure program and project alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401(k) offered

Pay Range

The approximate pay range for this position is between $100.00 and $120.00. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location.