Program Manager

Apex Systems; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/or 

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Program Manager, Data Classification & Governance to lead end-to-end execution of the Data Classification and broader Data Security Governance program. The role requires a high-agency leader to bridge strategy and technical implementation across Cyber, Risk, and Business platforms in a hybrid Houston setting.

You will orchestrate cross-functional work, drive pilots and tool selection, and engage executives as the primary point of contact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of standing up successful Data Governance or Information Management programs.
• Ability to drive results with minimal oversight and act as a senior delegate in executive meetings.
• Experience with data security frameworks and regulated industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Convene stakeholders from Cyber Engineering, Insider Threat, Risk, and Data Architecture to ensure governance enforcement.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the program, including tool selection, pilots, and remediation post-deployment.
• Translate complex data security requirements into actionable business logic for senior stakeholders.
• Partner with internal data teams to align data strategies with security architecture.

Skills

Domain Expertise

Autonomous Execution

Growth Mindset

Tactile Presence

Job description

Contract through EOY + extension

Hybrid in Downtown Houston

Program Manager, Data Classification & Governance

Objective Orchestrate the end-to-end execution of the Data Classification and broader Data Security Governance program. This role requires a high-agency lead to bridge the delta between strategy and technical implementation across Cyber, Risk, and Business platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Convene stakeholders from Cyber Engineering, Insider Threat, Risk, and Data Architecture to ensure cohesive governance enforcement.


• Workstream Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of the program, including tool selection, functional pilots, and the remediation phase following the 2027 deployment.


• Stakeholder Finesse: Serve as the primary autonomous lead for business engagement, translating complex data security requirements into actionable business logic.


• Strategy Integration: Partner with internal data teams to align structured data strategies with the overarching security architecture.

Qualifications & Provenance

• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated history of standing up successful Data Governance or Information Management programs. Deep familiarity with data security frameworks is essential.


• Autonomous Execution: Proven ability to drive results with minimal oversight, acting as a \"white glove\" representative for the program in high-level executive meetings.


• Vector for Growth: While Oil & Gas experience is preferred, high-caliber talent from other regulated industries is encouraged to apply, provided they demonstrate rapid domain acquisition.


• Tactile Presence: Local presence in Houston is strongly preferred to facilitate critical path stakeholder engagements.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.


• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.


• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).


• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.


• corporate discount savings program and other discounts.


• in terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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