Sr. PM, Cybersecurity Specialist
Job in
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, 76000, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
AeroVironment, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Security, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Summary
* * The Senior Program Manager – Cybersecurity & Digital Business Technology (DBT) leads enterprise-wide cybersecurity and regulatory compliance programs that strengthen control maturity, reduce organizational risk, and ensure sustained audit readiness. This role partners closely with Cybersecurity leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into executable initiatives, drive continuous compliance, and embed security controls into enterprise systems and business operations.
The ideal candidate combines deep program management expertise with demonstrated success delivering complex cybersecurity initiatives in regulated environments.
** Position Responsibilities
*** Lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity and regulatory compliance programs focused on strengthening control maturity, reducing enterprise risk exposure, and sustaining continuous audit readiness across multiple business units and technology platforms.
* Own end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity initiatives including scope, roadmap, integrated master schedule, dependencies, risks, financials, and measurable risk reduction outcomes.
* Drive implementation, readiness, and sustainment activities aligned to frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ISO, SOC, and similar regulatory or contractual requirements.
* Translate cybersecurity regulatory requirements and control standards into structured, executable work streams across IT, business, and control owners.
* Oversee enterprise compliance posture tracking, control implementation progress, remediation programs, and maturity assessments.
* Lead internal and external audit readiness efforts, including planning, artifact collection, evidence validation, deficiency remediation, and inspection defense support.
* Establish and govern structured evidence and artifact management processes to ensure traceability, version control, accuracy, and continuous compliance.
* Define and monitor KPIs related to cybersecurity risk reduction, control effectiveness, audit findings, training completion, and compliance performance.
* Partner closely with Cybersecurity leadership, IT, Compliance, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders to embed security requirements into enterprise systems and operational processes.
* Integrate organizational change management practices to drive adoption of security controls, policy changes, and regulatory requirements across impacted teams.
* Develop and deliver role-based communication strategies translating technical security requirements into actionable business guidance.
* Partner with Learning & Development to design, deploy, and track cybersecurity and compliance training aligned to control ownership and regulatory obligations.
* Proactively identify security risks, resource gaps, competing priorities, and cross-program dependencies; drive mitigation plans and escalate as appropriate to senior leadership.
* Provide executive-level reporting, risk escalation, financial oversight, and decision support to cybersecurity governance forums and steering committees.
* Manage relationships with external vendors, assessors, consultants, and third-party partners supporting cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
* Drive standardization, governance enhancements, tooling improvements (e.g., GRC platforms), and continuous improvement across enterprise cybersecurity programs.
** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
*** Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
* 12–15 years of experience leading complex, enterprise-scale programs, including significant experience in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, or highly regulated environments.
* Demonstrated success delivering enterprise cybersecurity initiatives such as compliance framework implementations (e.g., CMMC, NIST, ISO, SOC), audit remediation programs, control maturity improvements, or security transformation efforts.
* Proven ability to lead multi-million-dollar programs involving technical control implementation, policy/process change, and…
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