Cybersecurity Program Manager

Description

Leads the end-to-end delivery of the Mythos Cyber Defense Program, a global, multi-workstream initiative focused on rapidly reducing enterprise exposure to AI-driven vulnerabilities and accelerating remediation s role is accountable for orchestrating 11+ interdependent work streams, driving program governance, driving execution, and delivering measurable risk reduction outcomes across applications, infrastructure, identity, and emerging AI exposure domains. The Program Manager operates in a high-urgency, high-visibility environment, partnering with executive leadership, cybersecurity, engineering, infrastructure, and business teams.

Key Responsibilities 1. Program Leadership & Delivery Accountability Own end-to-end program delivery across all Mythos work streams (applications, infrastructure, identity, AI exposure, tech debt, supply chain) Drive execution against aggressive timelines, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk reduction goals Translate strategy into an integrated program plan with clear milestones, dependencies, and outcomes Ensure alignment between remediation efforts and enterprise risk priorities
2. Multi-Workstream Orchestration Manage interdependencies across 11+ work streams and associated projects Ensure sequencing, prioritization, and resource alignment across: o Vulnerability remediation (apps, infra, endpoints) o AI-driven exposure management o Tech debt reduction and legacy risk mitigation o Adversarial testing and security tooling Drive cross-workstream issue resolution and decision-making
3. Governance, Executive Engagement & Decisioning Establish and run program governance structure, including: o Steering Committee (monthly) o Program Readouts (monthly) o Program Management cadence (weekly) Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting for: o Steering Committee o ExCo / Board (as required) Drive clear decision escalation paths, ensuring risks and dependencies are resolved quickly Ensure governance is not just reporting, but actively drives prioritization and outcomes
4. Risk, Issue & Dependency Management Lead proactive identification and management of: o Program risks (cyber, delivery, regulatory) o Cross-workstream dependencies o Critical path constraints Ensure timely escalation to appropriate governance bodies
5. Execution Excellence & Delivery Standards Establish consistent delivery frameworks, templates, and reporting standards across all work streams Hold Project Managers accountable for: o Clear plans, milestones, and status reporting o Financial tracking and forecasting o Dependency and risk transparency Drive adoption of data-driven delivery management and metrics, including: o Vulnerability closure rates o Exposure reduction o SLA adherence and remediation velocity
6. Financial & Resource Management Own program-level financials, including: o Budget oversight o Forecasting and cost management o Vendor spend Support vendor selection, onboarding, and performance management Ensure effective allocation of resources across high priority work streams
7. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the central point of coordination across: o Cybersecurity o Infrastructure & Engineering o Risk, Audit, Legal o Business stakeholders Translate complex technical risks into clear executive insights and decisions Build strong partnerships to enable rapid execution and issue resolution

Skills

Project management, Stakeholder management, Pmo, Program management, Infrastructure, security, cybersecurity, Project plan

Top Skills Details

Project management,Stakeholder management,Pmo,Program management,Infrastructure,security,cybersecurity,Project plan

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications Required 10+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex programs Proven ability to lead multi-workstream, cross-functional programs with heavy interdependencies Strong experience in cybersecurity and risk management Demonstrated success operating in high-pressure, high-ambiguity environments Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills Strong financial management and forecasting expertise

Preferred Experience with: o Vulnerability management / exposure management o Security tooling implementations (e.g., Crowd Strike, adversarial testing tools) o AI/ML risk and security concepts PMP or equivalent certification Experience in financial services / regulated environments

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax…