Staff Portfolio Manager, Cybersecurity Operations

GEICO; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Certification assistance

Career development

Job summary

GEICO is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager for cybersecurity and technology portfolios. You will oversee the framework, align investments with strategic goals, and drive KPI-driven reporting to senior leadership.

You will manage risks, budgets, and ROI analyses while coordinating with executives, program managers, and product owners to ensure value delivery across initiatives. The role emphasizes governance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to support GEICO’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex portfolios of projects or products, including prioritization and performance tracking.
• Ability to influence senior-level leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and ROI analysis experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Oversight: develop and evolve the framework for managing the cybersecurity portfolio and align investments with strategic objectives.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: establish KPIs and present dashboards to senior leadership.
• Risk & Dependency Management: identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio risks and dependencies.
• Financial Management: oversee portfolio budgets and ROI analysis for initiatives.
• Governance & Process Improvement: define and improve PM processes, standards, and governance.
• Stakeholder Management: engage with senior leaders and project owners on status and decisions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

ROI analysis

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.

Why Join GEICO?

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.
Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.
Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.

Position Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Oversight: Develop, maintain, and evolve the framework for managing the cybersecurity portfolio. Ensure tight alignment between portfolio investments and strategic objectives.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the portfolio’s health, value delivery, and risk. Develop and present insightful reports and dashboards to senior leadership, ensuring alignment to organizational and company goals.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and dependencies across the portfolio. Develop mitigation strategies and elevate critical issues as needed.
• Financial Management: Provide oversight of portfolio budgets, track financial performance, and support ROI analysis for proposed and ongoing initiatives.
• Governance & Process Improvement: Define, implement, and continuously improve portfolio management processes, standards, and governance structures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders, project managers, tech and product owners, and other key stakeholders regarding portfolio status, decisions, and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex portfolios of projects or products, including prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically and influence senior-level leadership and key stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management and ROI analysis within a portfolio context.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and create compelling executive-level presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with NIST, ISO, NYDFS, PCI, FFIEC, NAIC and other relevant regulations and standards.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity in insurance industry or related field (finance, or other highly regulated industries)
• 7+ years of experience in technology portfolio, program, and project management
• 7+ years of experience with agile development, strategic planning
• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder or partner management.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Experience & Certifications

• Project Management Certifications: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMI-PMP, AI Product Manager (e.g., from DeepLearning.AI), or Responsible AI certifications.
• Cybersecurity Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC or related information security certifications
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, etc.)
• Familiarity with GenAI and AI agents in enterprise use cases

Annual Salary

$110,000.00 - $230,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The GEICO Pledge

Great Company: Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.

Great Careers: Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.

Great Culture: Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.

Great Rewards: Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.