Senior Project Manager, IT Security Programs - REMOTE

Molina Healthcare; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for IT Security Programs. This role involves managing IT Security initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives while collaborating with executive leadership and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of IT project management experience and a strong understanding of compliance requirements. The position offers a competitive salary range dependent on experience and location.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Program/Project Management.
• Proven track record managing large, complex IT Security programs in regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT Security projects from initiation through delivery.
• Partner with teams to define project scope and priorities.
• Provide executive-level status updates on project progress and risk management.
• Ensure projects meet compliance requirements and internal security standards.
• Mentor project managers and foster delivery practices.

Skills

IT Program Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Portfolio Management

Vendor Coordination

Education

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – IT Security Programs role overview: We are seeking a Project Management leader responsible for driving the successful execution of IT Security initiatives across the enterprise. This individual will oversee the delivery of both strategic portfolio programs and operational security projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements. The role requires strong communication and coordination skills to provide clear status updates to executive leadership while maintaining collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT Security projects and programs, from initiation through delivery.
• Partner with security architects, engineering teams, operations, and business stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and timelines.
• Establish and manage program governance, reporting, and escalation processes.
• Provide executive-level status updates, including project progress, risk/issue management, and financial tracking.
• Support portfolio planning, resource alignment, and prioritization of security initiatives.
• Ensure projects meet business outcomes, compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST), and internal security standards.
• Drive operational readiness by coordinating hand-offs between project and operations teams.
• Mentor project managers and foster consistent delivery practices across the security portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Program/Project Management.
• Proven track record managing large, complex IT Security programs in regulated environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to deliver concise, actionable updates to C-level stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Exceptional skills in portfolio management, resource planning, and vendor coordination.

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.

Pay Range: $80,412 - $163,164 / ANNUAL

*Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.