
Program Manager
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- Provide technical/management leadership for all requirements and establish goals and plans that meet project and program requirements from inception to completion.
- Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for cybersecurity modernization, aligning them with overall business goals and objectives.
- Direct and control activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant cybersecurity frameworks (e.g.,
- Interaction involves client negotiations and interfacing with senior management, internal and external leadership, and technical experts, and serves as a liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.
- Plan, initiate, manage IT projects and lead and manage cross-functional teams of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering high performance.
- Develop, manage, coordinate, and present various informational products, including:
- Monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs)
- Weekly senior management meetings
- Sprint/Iteration Dashboards
- Cumulative Flow Diagram
- Capacity Planning Dashboard
- Sprint Retrospective Summary
- Author, develop, deliver, and maintain program management delivery requirements (PMI, PMP) to include Transition Plans and Program Management Plan to detail successful execution of requirements.
- Oversee Program Staffing, Retention, Security, and contract compliance.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving all employee timesheets and conducting periodic performance evaluations.
- Responsible for conducting interviews with technical experts and developing knowledge transfer and training curriculum artifacts.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or business-related programs
- 10+ years of experience in project and program management, with at least 7+ years specifically managing large-scale cybersecurity projects and programs that include on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity implementations.
- 5+ years of DoD experience.
- Must have experience with managing a team of 30+ employees and subcontractors.
- Must have high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and possess advanced skills and knowledge in programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Must have an understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and hybrid cloud environments
- Program Management Certification (PMP) required.
- Cybersecurity certifications like CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) are preferred.
- Must have an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
- Expertise in various methodologies like Agile DevSecOps and CI/CD, alongside tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or ServiceNow.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, facilitation, and leadership skills to effectively coordinate teams and communicate with stakeholders.
- Familiarity with relevant technologies and tools like SIEM systems, firewalls, VPNs, data encryption, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and endpoint protection.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with internal teams (IT, legal, business), external partners, vendors, and senior leadership.
- Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.