Program Manager IT

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Program Manager to manage projects within Cybersecurity. The role focuses on application security, operational technology security, and managing a geographically distributed team. Preferred candidates will have extensive project management experience and relevant technical education. This position offers 100% remote flexibility and a competitive pay rate of $55 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years total experience in project management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead program and project planning sessions independently.
• Develop a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Provide input for staffing and support of programs.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

College or University Degree with Technical Focus

Master's Degree

Tools

Waterfall Methodology

Agile Methodology

ITSM/ITIL Processes

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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About the company

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