Lab Systems & OT Security Program Manager

Lab Systems & Ot Security Program Manager

Location:

Boston, MA Duration: 6 months

Job Title:

Lab Systems & Ot Security Program Manager

• Own and maintain the master program plan across four active security work streams: NAA remediation, including RC4-dependent and non-RC4-dependent phases. Software download restrictions. Vulnerability remediation. USB data transfer controls.
• Maintain the program Gantt chart with accurate task owners, dependencies, milestones, and target dates.
• Track progress against key milestones, including RC4 pilot testing, allow/deny list activation, service account demand intake, system owner engagement, and Phase 2 completion.
• Identify and manage dependencies across work streams, site partners, Info Sec, Active Directory teams, Service Now, and external vendors.
• Maintain a live risk and issue log and escalate blockers to program leadership in a timely and structured manner.

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies for a five-member OT Security Engineering team.
• Manage and prioritize the team backlog in alignment with program milestones and stakeholder commitments.
• Coordinate workload distribution across site partners and ensure balanced coverage.
• Track site-specific dependencies and ensure they are incorporated into the overall program plan.
• Partner with the Business Analyst to align stakeholder engagement timelines with engineering execution.
• Ensure field discoveries and engineering findings are reflected in the program plan in real time.

• Prepare and deliver regular program status updates to Lab Solutions leadership, Program Management, and Lab Systems leadership.
• Develop concise reporting packages covering workstream RAG status, milestone progress, open risks, issues, dependencies, and upcoming decisions.
• Maintain Lab & Ot Security Confluence pages and ensure program content remains accurate and current.
• Support leadership reviews with CISO and CIDO sponsors by providing structured updates on program health, risks, and delivery confidence.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.

• Track and manage dependencies with Info Sec, Active Directory teams, Service Now, and external technology vendors.
• Coordinate vendor engagement schedules across multiple sites.
• Track vendor access approvals, allow-list confirmations, engagement records, and related dependencies.
• Monitor the service account demand intake pipeline and ensure requests are appropriately triaged and actioned within agreed timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors such as Beyond Trust and Crowd Strike as required.

• Plan and coordinate hypercare activities following major program milestones and security deployments.
• Ensure appropriate team staffing and documented response processes during stabilization periods.
• Track, assign, and close hypercare findings within agreed timelines.
• Maintain lessons-learned documentation across all work streams.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in program planning, execution, and change delivery.
• Support successful transition from implementation to stable operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

• 3–6 years of relevant project or program management experience.
• Experience managing technology, IT security, or regulated life sciences programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent work streams with complex dependencies, owners, and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating Agile delivery teams and facilitating sprint ceremonies.
• Proven experience preparing structured program reporting for senior and executive audiences.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and external dependencies.
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, or similarly regulated industry experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of program planning and project management techniques.
• Experience with Gantt charts, risk logs, RAID registers, dependency mapping, and milestone tracking.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Understanding of traditional Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Ability to blend Agile and Waterfall approaches based on program requirements.
• PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or SAFe certification is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce concise, accurate program status reports and present program health to senior leadership.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to conduct structured stand-ups, planning sessions, risk reviews, and stakeholder meetings across…