Strategic Information Security Program Lead

Rocket; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket, a Detroit-based company, is seeking an Information Security Manager to own business-critical programs, define success criteria, strategy, and technical direction for security initiatives. You will collaborate across internal and external teams to ensure on-time delivery and elevate security across the organization.

You will develop milestones, KPIs, and risk mitigation plans, manage cross-functional program execution, and communicate progress to senior leadership while monitoring

Qualifications

• Must be a recently transitioned military veteran, military spouse, or actively serving National Guard or Reservist.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent competency in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps Server or QuickBase.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, PowerBI, or Tableau.
• Experience with an IT service management tool such as ServiceNow.
• Experience influencing, negotiating with, and gaining buy‑in from others, including senior leadership.
• Experience with industry‑standard information security frameworks or regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with project teams spanning organizational levels.
• Security certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Agile certification.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, QuickBase, ServiceNow or cloud environments.
• Experience training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy, execution and technical direction for complex information security programs, including scope, deliverables, and communication strategy
• Own risk mitigation plans, including risk tracking and progress monitoring
• Develop program milestones, key performance indicators, and success criteria in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Manage the execution of program plans across internal and external teams with competing priorities, deadlines, and dependencies
• Create project artifacts related to the phases of the program management life cycle
• Develop frameworks and best practices for compliance and information security
• Diagram processes and synthesize data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform decisions
• Represent Information Security in discussions regarding business strategy, special projects, escalations, and senior leadership
• Stay informed of broader changes impacting business capabilities, such as emerging security risks and industry trends
• Assist with incident assessment and incident management as needed

Skills

Project management

Influence & negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT or business

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server

QuickBase

ServiceNow

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Rocket, a Detroit-based company, is seeking an Information Security Manager to own business-critical programs, define success criteria, strategy, and technical direction for security initiatives. You will collaborate across internal and external teams to ensure on-time delivery and elevate security across the organization.

You will develop milestones, KPIs, and risk mitigation plans, manage cross-functional program execution, and communicate progress to senior leadership while monitoring