Program Manager- Cybersecurity

Area of Responsibility

• Onboard and offboard Cybersecurity, IT Compliance, Infrastructure, Networking and Service Delivery projects.
• Ensure the 12 projects with 16M total budget align with business goals and are delivered within the forecasted budget by year and conduct planning and budgeting for future years.
• Assist SONIC Stakeholders with resourcing and stakeholder communications.

• Organizing and monitoring inter-connected projects.
• Developing strategies and objectives for programs.
• Coordinating cross-project activities.
• Managing budgets and timelines.
• Assessing program performance and ensuring efficiency.
• Leading and evaluating project managers and teams.
• Handling risk management and problem-solving.
• Lead large, complex strategic projects or programs, assuming accountability for delivering results
• Manage project/program team, including other project managers, NWN and external resources
• Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using NWN PMO tools and templates
• Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and NWN stakeholders
• Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets
• Create and maintain project/program operating model, including working with key stakeholders and steering committees
• Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers
• Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan
• Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate
• Manage project change control and follow existing policies
• Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete

• Master's degree in business, technology or related field preferred
• 7+ years of progressive project management leadership experience
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience in project/program management.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software
• Strong preference is to have experience in leading Cybersecurity, Compliance and Infrastructure projects or the following technologies:
  Azure, SailPoint, Red Hat Satellite, Hypervisor, Splunk, M365.
• Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
• Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired