Program Manager IT

Actalent; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is looking for a skilled Program Manager to lead various projects in their Cybersecurity Engineering organization based in Dallas, TX. This position requires significant experience in project management and a deep understanding of cybersecurity practices, making it vital for managing application and domain security. If you are passionate about technology and have the required skills, this could be the role for you. The job offers flexible remote work arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project management.
• Technical degree preferred.
• Experience with Agile project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead program and project planning sessions.
• Develop comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures.
• Adapt to diverse business climates and control planning sessions.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Master's degree with minimum 7+ years in Project management

Tools

PMP Certification

SDLC

ITIL

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead and manage diverse projects within the Cybersecurity Security Engineering organization. The role focuses on application security, domain security, connected asset security, operational technology security, and threat attack and penetration services.

Job Title: Program Manager IT

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead and manage diverse projects within the Cybersecurity Security Engineering organization. The role focuses on application security, domain security, connected asset security, operational technology security, and threat attack and penetration services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead program and project planning sessions independently.
• Prepare and conduct pre-work for project sessions and ensure follow-up on action items by assigning ownership.
• Adapt to diverse business climates and control planning sessions, keeping the team focused on project objectives.
• Provide input for staffing and support of programs and create accurate and detailed schedules.
• Interpret, document, and communicate Voice of the Customer (VOC), Voice of Business (VOB), and Critical Customer Requirements (CCR).
• Develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to reduce program risk and enhance project schedule quality.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 10+ years total experience in project management.
• A college or university degree with a technical focus.
• Master’s degree with minimum 7+ years in Project management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, team leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional training in leading and facilitating meetings.
• Ability to work well with a geographically distributed team.
• PMP, cyber security, SDLC, ITSM, ITIL, risk management.
• Project management (PMP and/or SAFe) with Waterfall and Agile project methodologies.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity, various tooling/technology, Network, Infrastructure and Cloud technologies.
• Knowledge/understanding of Application/software development life cycle (SDLC), ITSM/ITIL processes.
• Understanding Risk management, Vulnerability management and ISO, Security best practices.
  
  

Work Environment

You will be working primarily with US-based teams within a collaborative cybersecurity environment. The position requires working remotely with 100% flexibility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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