MTA - Lead Program Manager Cybersecurity

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent cybersecurity projects and programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, security priorities, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and dependencies, to ensure successful delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Oversee program-level coordination and integration of related projects, ensuring consistency in execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor project and program performance, proactively identify and resolve issues, and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed.
• Facilitate project initiation, stakeholder alignment, and team mobilization through structured kickoff and planning sessions.
• Drive adoption of project management standards, methodologies, and tools established by the IT PMO across all cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure Cybersecurity program and project compliance with IT PMO governance requirements, including reporting, documentation, and lifecycle controls.
• Identify gaps in existing project management processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and delivery quality.
• Develop and maintain Cybersecurity-specific project management templates, workflows, and operational processes that align with IT PMO standards while addressing the unique needs of cybersecurity initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement in project execution by leveraging lessons learned, stakeholder feedback, and industry best practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure stakeholder awareness and understanding of project goals, timelines, and impacts.
• Foster engagement and alignment by tailoring messaging for executive leadership, business units, and technical teams.
• Facilitate regular status updates, executive briefings, and stakeholder workshops to promote transparency and collaboration.
• Proactively assess resource capacity and demand across multiple projects, identifying gaps and working with leadership to prioritize and allocate resources accordingly.
• Provide hands-on leadership to project teams, guiding them through complex challenges, removing roadblocks, and ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
• Lead the coordination of internal and external resources—including cybersecurity SMEs, technical teams, vendors, and consultants—to ensure effective execution of project deliverables and strategic alignment.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to team development.
• Facilitate regular risk review sessions with project teams and leadership to monitor evolving risks, validate mitigation effectiveness, and adjust plans as needed.
• Lead structured issue resolution processes, ensuring timely identification, escalation, and resolution of project blockers, resource constraints, and stakeholder concerns.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans tailored to cybersecurity initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience and 6+ years in program or project management roles.
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder communications and resource coordination.
• Excellent communications and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks (e.g., NIST, NICE).
• Strategic thinking with a focus on execution, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Ability to mentor and lead teams in a dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP) in relevant disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP) are preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package with a pay range of $134,900 - $224,800.
• Additional compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentives may be offered.
• Total Rewards program, including benefits detailed on McKesson's benefits page.