Cybersecurity Program Manager

Job Title: Cyber Resilience Program Manager

Location (City, State): Remote (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX preferred)

Assignment Type: 6-Month Contract (Strong likelihood of extension)

Pay: $60–$80/hour

Work Schedule: Remote | Standard CST Business Hours | Occasional U.S. travel

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is a well-established enterprise organization seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large-scale cybersecurity and compliance initiative. This role offers the opportunity to lead highly visible, enterprise-wide programs that strengthen cyber resilience, improve governance, and support evolving regulatory requirements.

Job Description:

We are looking for a strategic Program Manager with experience leading complex technology or cybersecurity initiatives across enterprise organizations. This individual will oversee multiple concurrent workstreams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of critical compliance and resilience programs. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable presenting to executive leadership while managing competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-level cybersecurity and compliance programs from planning through execution.
• Coordinate multiple cross-functional workstreams while monitoring project milestones and deliverables.
• Partner with Information Security, IT, Risk, Legal, Operations, and Business teams to drive alignment.
• Develop and maintain program governance, status reporting, RAID logs, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks while driving mitigation strategies.
• Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, and status updates for senior leadership.
• Facilitate communication across technical and business stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Track action items, timelines, and resource planning across multiple initiatives.
• Support audit readiness through accurate documentation and reporting.
• Analyze project metrics and provide recommendations to improve program execution.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of enterprise Program Management experience supporting technology, cybersecurity, or regulatory initiatives.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts.
• Exposure to regulatory initiatives such as NIS2, DORA, or similar frameworks is highly preferred.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments without direct authority.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Additional Details:

• Remote position with preference for candidates located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• Six-month contract with strong potential for extension.
• Standard CST business hours.
• Two-round virtual interview process.
• Opportunity to work on a highly visible enterprise initiative with executive exposure.

Perks:

• High-impact enterprise cybersecurity program.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside executive leadership.
• Long-term contract potential.
• Remote flexibility with occasional travel as needed.