Cyber Resilience Program Manager with Security Clearance

Position and Company Summary: We are seeking a Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, enterprise-wide initiative focused on cyber resilience and regulatory compliance, aligned to NIS2 and DORA. This role owns the end-to-end execution of a cross-functional compliance program, driving the operationalization of cybersecurity, governance, and risk management requirements across security, data, legal, and business teams. The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder influence, and translating regulatory frameworks into scalable, audit-ready operating models. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end program delivery for NIS2 and DORA compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity, risk, and governance strategies
* Drive coordination across cyber, business continuity, IT, legal/compliance, supply chain, and operations teams
* Establish and govern program structures, including RACI, decision frameworks, and escalation paths, to ensure clear accountability across global stakeholders
* Oversee execution of enhancement activities, ensuring alignment to regulatory obligations and audit readiness requirements
* Maintain integrated program plans, including dependencies, risks, issues, and progress tracking across multiple workstreams
* Identify program risks, gaps, and interdependencies, and drive mitigation strategies in partnership with domain leads
* Lead vendor and resource coordination, including support for external advisors and cross-functional program resourcing needs
* Deliver executive-level reporting and insights, including program status, key risks, financial considerations, and decision points
* Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across a highly matrixed, global organization Job Requirements Experience: * Proven experience leading large, complex, cross-functional technology or cybersecurity programs at the enterprise level
* Track record of delivering high-visibility initiatives involving multiple teams, regions, and executive stakeholders
* Experience in consulting, technology, or data-driven environments preferred
Domain Expertise: * Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
* Experience with NIS2, DORA, or comparable regulatory frameworks strongly preferred
* Familiarity with cyber resilience, third-party risk management, cloud security, and data governance concepts
Core Competencies: * Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across functions
* Strong program structuring and execution capabilities (planning, governance, reporting)
* Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, ambiguous, and cross-organizational environments Why This Role Matters This is a mission-critical initiative driven by evolving global regulations. Success in this role directly impacts: * Regulatory compliance and enterprise risk mitigation
* Audit readiness and long-term operational resilience
* Customer trust and regulatory credibility, particularly within highly regulated industries
* Enterprise-wide maturity in cybersecurity, governance, and control frameworks Qualifications: Proven ability to manage large-scale programs with multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in program management tools like Smartsheet. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Intake Notes: Role Overview * Title: Cyber Resilience Program Manager
* Duration: 6-month contract with strong potential for extension (no conversion)
* Work Hours: CST
* Location: Remote, with preference for Dallas-based candidates (not required)
* Travel: Occasional travel within the U.S. Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day * Lead coordination across ~10–15 concurrent workstreams
* Drive cross-functional collaboration across cyber, IT, and business teams
* Proactively build and track action items across all workstreams (~50+ at times)
* Maintain program artifacts including RAID logs, status trackers, and reporting
* Develop and deliver executive-level status decks and updates
* Perform data analysis to support reporting and decision-making Key Skill Requirements Core Skills * Strong cross-functional collaboration across global enterprise teams
* Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Advanced executive presentation skills (C-level exposure)
* Strong critical thinking and data-driven decision making
* Highly proactive with action tracking and follow-through
  Differentiators * Experience driving global, enterprise-wide initiatives
* Strong executive presence and communication skills
* Ability to hit the ground running with minimal training Tools / Systems * Smartsheet (required)
* PowerPoint (executive-level presentations)
* Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)
* Outlook Security Clearance Required: N/A Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors. EOE of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities