Senior Information Security Program Leader

Inside Higher Ed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead information security initiatives across its enterprise. The ideal candidate should have strong project management experience and skills in stakeholder communication. Responsibilities include directing project budgets, coordinating with vendors, and leading cross-functional planning sessions. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant changes in information security.

Qualifications

• Experience leading information security programs and initiatives within an enterprise environment.
• Strong ability to elicit requirements, define future state processes, and facilitate cross-functional planning sessions.
• Proven project management experience, including budget oversight and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of security-related initiatives in support of the OCISO.
• Oversee comprehensive program and project plans; control scope and direct budget resources toward deliverables.
• Interface with vendors, implementation partners, and executives to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Leading information security programs

Requirement elicitation

Project management experience

Stakeholder communication

Job description

A leading academic institution in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead information security initiatives across its enterprise. The ideal candidate should have strong project management experience and skills in stakeholder communication. Responsibilities include directing project budgets, coordinating with vendors, and leading cross-functional planning sessions. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant changes in information security.