Program Manager Security

Description
Cybersecurity Project Manager to drive execution of strategic cybersecurity projects in support of one or more of our key cybersecurity control areas: Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA), and Data Protection (DP.) This role is accountable for successful project delivery of highly visible, mission-critical projects.
Project Delivery:
Lead global teams consisting of technical and non-technical employees and consultants to drive successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects and programs.
Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to define expected project benefits and outcomes and ensure successful achievement through project completion.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project completion.
Develop project schedules including effort estimates and task sequences and assignments and ensure they are adhered to; ensure projects are optimally sequenced and coordinated for efficiency.
Lead resolution of conflicts or escalations in support of project or program delivery.
Create and submit project/program status reports that are accurate and comply with team guidelines.
Establish and maintain project artifact repository; review project deliverables to ensure quality and ensure project adheres to internal software delivery methodology.
Communication and Stakeholder Management:
Develop project charters; develop and execute project communication plans.
Facilitate engagement with cross-impacted technology and business stakeholders.
Identify and execute approaches to resolve complex problems through critical thinking
Change/Risk Management
Define and document project scope and ensure scope alignment to project objectives and goals.
Perform and follow project change control procedures for scope, resources, and financials where required.
Ensure adherence to technology Change Management requirements and procedures or system implementations.
Financial Management
Oversee financial management and performance for projects including:
developing and/or managing project-specific capital and expense budgets including all financial form submissions required by internal finance teams
preparing and submitting timely monthly forecasts (i.e., Clarity PPM)
proactively analyzing and managing monthly budget variance
optimizing spend for assigned projects
participation in annual budget planning
Staff Management
Identify project resource needs and work with leadership to ensure staffing requirements are met
Manage project resources to deliver tasks, optimize resource utilization and resolve conflicts.
Provide constructive performance feedback regarding staff performance to leadership and line managers.
Foster a supportive project delivery environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and collaboration.
Skills
Security, Program management, Project management, information security, MRA, MRIA, Regulatory
Top Skills Details
Security,Program management,Project management,information security
Additional Skills & Qualifications
-Organizational Savvy - experience working within a matrixed organization to drive delivery of complex projects involving multiple disciplines.
Problem Solving Skills - ability to handle ambiguous or complex issues including ability to identify creative resolution paths and gaining necessary alignment and support from leadership and stakeholders to bring to resolution.
Superior Communication Skills- ability to articulate ideas and information verbally and in writing for varying audiences.
Initiative - evidence that they take initiative at suggesting improvements and anticipating the needs of leadership, program stakeholders and team members.
Organizational Skills - able to handle multiple simultaneous work deliverables and prioritize them accordingly.
Delivery Mindset - has a delivery mindset with a bias for action, curiosity to learn, challenge, and enhance processes.
Expert Analytical Skills - able to assemble data and analyze patterns, trends and draw conclusions and recommendations; rely on data to guide decisions.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85.00 - $95.00/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 contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.