Cybersecurity Portfolio & Operations Lead

Cybersecurity Portfolio & Operations LeadDescription -Cybersecurity Portfolio & Operations Lead (AI‑Enabled)Role PurposeThis role owns cybersecurity financial governance, vendor and contract management, workforce planning coordination, and executive operating cadence for a Fortune 50 cybersecurity organization.The role aspires to operate with embedded AI support to include automated intake, tracking, analysis, and executive reporting—allowing the leader to focus on judgment, prioritization, and executive decision‑making.Core Accountabilities (Human‑Owned)1. Financial & Investment GovernanceOwn FY budget planning, forecasting, and run‑rate management across cybersecurity programsFrame executive‑ready investment decisions, tradeoffs, and risk implicationsEnsure spend aligns with enterprise guardrails and long‑term cost disciplineServe as the decision integrator between Cyber, Finance, and ProcurementAI Opportunity: AI augments modeling, scenario analysis, and summaries; final decisions remain human‑owned.2. Vendor, Contract & Commercial OversightGovern strategic vendor relationships (e.g., advisory, services, tooling)Own renewal timing, license optimization strategies, and contract risk mitigationResolve invoice, PO, and SOW discrepancies in partnership with ProcurementEnsure continuity of service and financial complianceAI Opportunity: AI handles contract comparison, invoice validation, renewal alerts, and anomaly detection.3. Workforce Planning & Hiring CoordinationMaintain visibility into approved headcount, incremental requisitions, and hiring progressIdentify staffing risks tied to timing, approvals, or budget constraintsPartner with HR and leaders to ensure workforce plans remain aligned to strategyAI Opportunity: AI provides live dashboards, aging risk alerts, and req integrity checks.4. Executive Operating Cadence & GovernanceOwn the cybersecurity executive rhythm (SMORs, AEM inputs, leadership reviews)Ensure decision materials are timely, accurate, and outcome‑focusedTrack and drive closure of executive action itemsAI Opportunity: AI automates action extraction, tracking, and deadline enforcement.5. Metrics, OKRs & TransparencyOwn operational metrics and OKRs (financial, workforce, delivery)Ensure clarity, consistency, and defensibility of reported dataTranslate metrics into executive insight—not just statusAI Opportunity: AI Opportunity: AI aggregates data and drafts summaries; interpretation remains human.AI‑Enabled Operating Model The role aspires to leverage AI to:Automate intake of spend requests, req updates, and action itemsGenerate scenario models, variance analysis, and executive draftsDetect risks, anomalies, and missed dependencies earlyReduce manual coordination and reporting overheadEducation & Experience RecommendedFour-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in strategic management, strategic planning and implementation, consulting, market research, or a related field.Key InterfacesCISO and Cyber Leadership TeamFinance, Procurement, HRProgram and Domain Leaders (L3/L4)External vendors and partnersSuccess ProfileStrategic, financially literate operator with strong executive presenceComfortable governing ambiguity and making tradeoff recommendationsCuriosity and agency to scale function through automation and AITrusted partner to senior leadershipCritical Skills & ExperienceEnterprise financial planning, forecasting, and governanceVendor and contract management in complex environmentsExecutive communications and decision framingOperational leadership with AI‑enabled workflowsFortune 100 / large‑scale enterprise experience strongly preferredWhat This Role Is NotNot a transactional finance or procurement roleNot a manual reporting or PMO roleImpact & Scope• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.Complexity• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.Disclaimer• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.The pay range for this role is $130,700 to $205,200 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Benefits:HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies, including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Job -Business PlanningSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -25%Relocation -YesEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"SummaryLocation: Spring, Texas, United States of America; Austin, Texas, United States of AmericaType: Full time