Staff Portfolio Manager, Cybersecurity Operations

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GEICO is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Staff Cybersecurity Operations and Portfolio Manager to join the growing Cybersecurity team. As a Cybersecurity Ops Portfolio Manager at GEICO, you will lead and oversee the planning, execution, and management of technology programs and projects — collaborating with cross-functional teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of cybersecurity programs and solution that consistently enhance the security and align to business goals.

Position Responsibilities

• Strategic Portfolio Oversight: Develop, maintain, and evolve the framework for managing the cybersecurity portfolio. Ensure tight alignment between portfolio investments and strategic objectives.

• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the portfolio’s health, value delivery, and risk. Develop and present insightful reports and dashboards to senior leadership, ensuring alignment to organizational and company goals.

• Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and dependencies across the portfolio. Develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues as needed.

• Financial Management: Provide oversight of portfolio budgets, track financial performance, and support ROI analysis for proposed and ongoing initiatives.

• Governance & Process Improvement: Define, implement, and continuously improve portfolio management processes, standards, and governance structures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Stakeholder Management: Engage and communicate effectively with senior leaders, project managers, tech and product owners, and other key stakeholders regarding portfolio status, decisions, and performance.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing complex portfolios of projects or products, including prioritization, resource allocation, risk management, and performance tracking.

• Demonstrated ability to operate strategically and influence senior-level leadership and key stakeholders.

• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management and ROI analysis within a portfolio context.

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and create compelling executive-level presentations.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiar with NIST, ISO, NYDFS, PCI, FFIEC, NAIC and other relevant regulations and standards.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity in insurance industry or related field (finance, or other highly regulated industries)

• 7+ years of experience in technology portfolio, program, and project management

• 7+ years of experience with agile development, strategic planning

• 5+ years of experience in stakeholder or partner management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Experience & Certifications

• Project Management Certifications: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), PMI-PMP, AI Product Manager (e.g., from DeepLearning.AI), or Responsible AI certifications.

• Cybersecurity Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC or related information security certifications

• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (Azure OpenAI, etc.)

• Familiarity with GenAI and AI agents in enterprise use cases

Annual Salary

$110,000.00 - $230,000.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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