IT Program Manager - Cybersecurity

Position Summary

IT Program Manager is responsible for organizing IT programs and activities for Denver Water’s IT organization. Develops and manages a collection of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance. A key focus of this position is managing cybersecurity‑related projects and coordinating closely with the Information Security Office (ISO). While the cybersecurity program is owned by the Director of Cybersecurity, the Program Manager ensures cybersecurity initiatives are executed effectively within the broader IT portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a program‑level understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks; hands‑on experience is a plus but not required.

• Manage cybersecurity‑related projects and coordinate with the Information Security Office (ISO) to ensure alignment with enterprise security goals and compliance requirements.
• Work with the business to ensure that the right projects are presented to evaluation each year for consideration by the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).
• Partner with the EPMO to construct business cases, projects plan, and any additional information collection needed to prioritize and capacity plan for project efforts.
• Ensure all projects within your program adhere to the IT Project Procedures by performing project initiation, planning, proposal development, vendor contract negotiations, contract administration, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, vendor management, project budget management.
• Work with resource managers to oversee utilization of resources ensuring project schedules are met.
• Ensure that system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements are included in program owned project scope and/or contract language and is delivered.
• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle.
• Defining the program governance (controls) in conjunction with the IT Program Management Office (IT PMO) Director.
• Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress including the maintenance of a roadmap of potential projects for the program.
• Managing the program’s budget.
• Managing program risks and issues and taking corrective measures.
• Coordinating the program and its interdependencies.
• Managing and utilizing resources across projects.
• Managing stakeholders’ communication.
• Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager.
• Managing the main program documentation such as the program initiation document.
• Perform related work as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Program/Project Management, Computer Science or a related field.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Project/Program Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum 8 of related work experience and 4 years of progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Program management Certification (PgMP) preferred.
• Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) or relevant certifications preferred.
• ISC2 Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) or relevant certifications preferred.
• Must complete required HIPAA training within the first 6 months of hire.