Principal Program Manager

Cybersecurity Delivery LeadNorthern Trust is seeking a Cybersecurity Delivery Lead to drive the successful execution of strategic cybersecurity initiatives across key control areas including Privileged Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Identity Authentication and Authorization, Security Operations and Data Protection. This is a high-impact delivery role responsible for leading complex, visible and mission-critical cybersecurity projects across global technology and business teams. The successful candidate will bring strong project delivery discipline, cybersecurity awareness, stakeholder management capability, financial governance experience and the ability to drive outcomes in a highly matrixed financial services environment.Major DutiesLead 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 ManagementDevelop 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 thinkingChange/Risk ManagementDefine 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 ManagementOversee 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 teamspreparing and submitting timely monthly forecasts (i.e., Clarity PPM)proactively analyzing and managing monthly budget varianceoptimizing spend for assigned projectsparticipation in annual budget planningStaff ManagementIdentify 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.Methodology and Process EvolutionIdentify process improvement opportunities supporting current and evolving program governance standards.Integrate new tools and technology to support greater efficiency and quality in program planning and delivery.Evangelize best practices for program delivery and governance adherence with peers, stakeholders, and sponsors.Knowledge, Skills & Experience RequiredA successful candidate for the role will have at least 10 years of overall experience including in Financial Services industry, with at least 5 years' experience leading and managing high-visibility technology projects. Additionally, the candidate will possess:Cybersecurity Project Management Experience – leading and driving execution of cybersecurity projects related to Identity & Access Management (i.e., Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA)), Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management.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.Financial Management Experience - managing project budgets between $250K to $3M and comprised of internal and external labor.Knowledge of and experience working in software delivery lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile/ Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)Experience in demand & capacity managementProficiency with:Project planning tools such as: MS Project, Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards, or similarClarity PPM for project financial and status reporting (or similar)Collaboration tools such as: Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS TeamsReporting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar data reporting and analytics tools.A College or University degree; MBA or relevant advance degree a plus.Current PMP certification strongly preferred.Salary Range:$114,700 - 194,900 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.Reasonable AccommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at View email address on click.appcast.io, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.