Cybersecurity Program Manager

Cybersecurity Program Manager - United States

Location: United States — Santa Monica (Hybrid)

Title: Cybersecurity Program Manager

Position Summary: The Cybersecurity Program Manager is an important role in leading customer‑facing Cybersecurity objectives and initiatives, including Public Sector programs within the United States and Canada. This role supports the overall vision of the Cybersecurity Program at Cornerstone OnDemand and is part of the global Cybersecurity Engineering and Assurance team reporting to the AVP, Quality & Risk Management.

• Lead customer‑facing Cybersecurity objectives and initiatives including Public Sector programs within the United States and Canada.
• Partner with the global Cybersecurity Risk Management program to identify, communicate, and manage company‑wide Cybersecurity Risks.
• Manage Cybersecurity Risks, Supplier Assurance, and customer security audits/assessments.
• Support the operational management of key security frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, Protected B, etc.
• Support global business impact assessments and risk assessment programs.
• Work closely with the global Cybersecurity Engineering and Assurance team to implement security standards across the organization.
• Interface and partner with cross‑functional leaders from Engineering, Cloud Operations, IT, and other functions to develop, manage, and maintain effective security plans and controls.
• Identify business, cybersecurity, and technology risks; evaluate internal controls to treat risks; and develop opportunities to continuously improve internal security controls.
• Work with control owners to ensure control objectives and activities meet compliance standards for effectiveness and evidence, ensuring operational efficiencies.
• Recommend updates to security policies, standards, and procedures to address new industry practices, requirements, and standards based on security and compliance requirements.

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in program, project, and process management and improvement.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a global technology organization (preferably SaaS) in a related role.
• Significant knowledge and experience with the operational management of key Security, Risk Management & Governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, Protected B, etc.
• Significant knowledge and experience managing Public Sector controls and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of latest security tools, technologies, and security control industry best practices.
• Strong self‑directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self‑assurance, and professionalism.
• Experience in metrics, maintaining dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Proficiency in data analysis, documentation, and articulation skills with excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

• CISP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent

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