Role overview

Role: Cyber Security Program Manager

Location: Halifax, CA (Remote)

Type: Contract

Description:

Lead and manage cybersecurity programs using Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
Oversee cross-functional teams to deliver security initiatives aligned with enterprise goals and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Utilize Jira and Jira Align to plan, track, and report progress across multiple agile teams and release trains.
Drive value stream identification, mapping, and continuous improvement across cybersecurity initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical leads to prioritize backlogs and ensure risk-based delivery outcomes.
Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX).
Report program status, KPIs, and risk posture to executive leadership and steering committees.
Implement Agile best practices and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) principles within cybersecurity programs.
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party risk management activities.
Develop and maintain a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business strategy.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum 7+ years of experience in program/project management.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity program delivery.
Minimum 3+ years experience managing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives (IAM, Zero Trust, SOC modernization, Cloud Security).
Minimum 3+ years strong experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
Minimum 2+ years experience with Jira and Jira Align for program tracking and reporting.
Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
Minimum 3+ years Experience with value stream management and delivering outcomes in scaled Agile environments.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have: