Senior Zero Trust Program Manager

Vanguard; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Zero Trust Program Manager to lead end‑to‑end execution of the Zero Trust program across identity, PKI modernization, PQC readiness, and assessments. You will orchestrate security engineering, architecture, risk, and vendors to achieve approved OKRs and regulatory expectations with executive visibility.

The role requires 10+ years in cybersecurity program management, strong Zero Trust knowledge, and experience guiding cross‑functional teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management within cybersecurity, IAM, or enterprise technology.
• Demonstrated experience running large, cross‑functional security programs with multiple technical workstreams.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles.
• Proven ability to communicate complex initiatives in clear, executive‑level language.
• Experience working with external vendors and consulting partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall Zero Trust program plan, roadmap, and delivery cadence across all workstreams: Identity & Privileged Access, PKI modernization & certificate lifecycle automation, PQC readiness, and zero trust assessments.
• Translate strategy into clear execution plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes aligned to enterprise OKRs.
• Define, track, and report workstream‑level OKRs and KPIs in partnership with engineering and architecture leads.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc executive updates for senior leadership, emphasizing risk reduction, business enablement, delivery confidence, and dependencies.
• Serve as the single coordination point across IAM Engineering, PKI, Cloud Security, Architecture, GRC, and Audit teams.
• Coordinate delivery with vendors and partners, ensuring clear ownership models and handoffs between investment work and BAU operations.
• Oversee PKI modernization initiatives and track PQC readiness activities in line with regulatory guidance.
• Manage readiness assessments, policy‑as‑code definitions, and ensure outcomes translate into prioritized execution plans.

Job description

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Zero Trust Program Manager to lead end‑to‑end execution of the Zero Trust program across identity, PKI modernization, PQC readiness, and assessments. You will orchestrate security engineering, architecture, risk, and vendors to achieve approved OKRs and regulatory expectations with executive visibility.

The role requires 10+ years in cybersecurity program management, strong Zero Trust knowledge, and experience guiding cross‑functional teams and external partners.