Project Program Director

Role: Project Program Director

Work location : Durham, NC (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Overview:

• Cyber Security Program Manager We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives that safeguard enterprise assets and align with broader organizational goals.
• This role requires deep cybersecurity domain knowledge, Agile program management expertise, and strong hands-on experience with Jira, Jira Align, and value stream management.
• The ideal candidate will drive cybersecurity initiatives across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk frameworks, and compliance mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cybersecurity programs and initiatives using Agile methodologies.
• Oversee cross-functional delivery teams, aligning security programs with enterprise goals and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Utilize Jira and Jira Align to plan, track, and report on progress across multiple teams and agile release trains.
• Facilitate value stream identification, mapping, and continuous improvement efforts across cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical leads to prioritize program backlogs and manage risk-based outcomes.
• Ensure program compliance with internal security policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX), and audit needs.
• Report program status, risk posture, and key KPIs to executive leadership and steering committees.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing Agile best practices and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) principles within the cybersecurity space.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party risk management activities related to program deliverables.
• Maintain an information security strategy (forward looking roadmap), for your customer, aligning services / portfolio components to the strategy

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 3+ years in cybersecurity.
• Proven track record managing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives (e.g., IAM, Zero Trust, SOC modernization, Cloud Security). Strong experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and Agile Program Management tools, especially Jira and Jira Align.
• Deep understanding of value stream management, business agility, and delivering secure outcomes at scale.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as PMP,Certified Scrum Master (CSM), CISSP, or CISM.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, secure SDLC, and continuous security compliance in Agile environments.
• Security/Consulting industry experience working in a customer facing role with customer relationship management experience at the senior level
• Familiarity with information security technologies and issues on multiple platforms
• Significant experience in application and integration of globally accepted security standards
• Strong understanding of networking technologies
• Advanced knowledge of network security that pertains to communications, computer system environments and related infrastructures