Program Manager

Apex Systems; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Program Manager with Cybersecurity, IT Security, or Enterprise Risk experience to lead complex initiatives in a regulated environment. The role is hybrid in Tampa, FL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with potential Jersey City, NJ postings.

You will translate between technical teams and business stakeholders, manage risk and issues, and report executive status with PMBOK-based methods, building strong sponsorship and alignment across multiple tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager within Cybersecurity or Technology Risk.
• Prior consulting experience is required.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Strong IT knowledge across systems, infrastructure, applications, and security.
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills for executive materials.
• Experience with PMBOK-based program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for initiatives in Cybersecurity, IT Security, and Risk.
• Translate between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Manage programs using PMBOK-based methodologies including scope, schedule, dependencies, and milestones.
• Own risk and issue management with defined owners and mitigation plans.
• Define and manage program health indicators (Green, Amber, Red).
• Prepare executive-level materials for status, risk, and remediation plans.
• Operate in a policy-driven, governance-heavy, regulated environment.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and sponsors.
• Reconcile and manage delivery data across JIRA, PPM tooling, iHub, and PlanView.

Skills

Program management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

PowerPoint skills

Regulated environment

Education

PMP or PMBOK training

Tools

JIRA

PPM tooling

PlanView

iHub

Job description

# Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3044559****Job Description:**Program Manager**Location:** Tampa, FL or Jersey City, NJ (3 days onsite 2 work from home)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Program Manager with a background in Cybersecurity, IT Security, or Enterprise Risk to lead complex initiatives in a regulated environment. This role requires a well-rounded technology foundation and the ability to bridge communication between business and technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have prior consulting experience and operate with a PMBOK-based discipline.Key Responsibilities* Lead end-to-end program management for initiatives within Cybersecurity, IT Security, and Risk domains.* Serve as the primary translator between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.* Manage programs using PMBOK-based methodologies, including scope, schedule, dependency, and milestone tracking.* Own risk and issue management, including identification, assessment, and documentation with defined owners and mitigation plans.* Define and manage program health indicators, including criteria for Green, Amber, and Red status.* Prepare and deliver executive-level PowerPoint materials for program status, risk summaries, and remediation plans.* Operate within a policy-driven, governance-heavy, regulated environment.* Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and key sponsors.* Reconcile and manage delivery data across multiple systems, including JIRA, PPM tooling, iHub, and PlanView.Required Qualifications* Proven experience as a Program Manager within Cybersecurity, IT Security, Technology Risk, or related domains.* Prior consulting experience is required.* Demonstrated success managing initiatives in highly regulated environments.* Strong foundational IT knowledge across systems, infrastructure, applications, and security.* Expert-level experience in risk vs. issue identification and management, as well as dependency and milestone tracking.* Advanced PowerPoint skills, with the ability to build and update materials in real time.* Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.* A decisive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.* Experience with PMBOK-based program management.Preferred Qualifications* PMP or formal PMBOK-aligned program management training.* Experience supporting enterprise-scale transformation or remediation initiatives.* Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, compliance, or risk governance models. *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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an 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. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a 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 has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**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.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Tampa, FL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 5, 2026**Pay Range:** $60 - $70 per hour