Senior Cyber Program Manager

University of Southern California (USC)

Unknown, US
Base: $184,482.55-$206,469; bonus/equity: not spec...
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Enterprise-level it and cyber programs
Program and project management deliverables
Managing scope, schedules, and budgets
** The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Senior Cyber Program Manager to lead and manage complex cybersecurity programs and projects within a newly restructured organization. This remote position requires significant experience in program management, particularly in IT and cybersecurity, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Cyber Program Manager leads the delivery of complex, enterprise-level IT and cyber programs and projects, responsible for driving program and project management deliverables for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • This role sits within a newly restructured cybersecurity organization that’s leading this transformation, focused on scalable, proactive defense strategies, incident preparedness, and operational excellence.
  • USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Senior Cyber Program Manager to lead and manage complex cybersecurity programs and projects within a newly restructured organization. This remote position requires significant experience in program management, particularly in IT and cybersecurity, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. **

Salary

Base: $184,482.55-$206,469; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise-level IT and cyber programs
  • program and project management deliverables
  • managing scope, schedules, and budgets
  • risk mitigation and contingency planning
  • project management methodology
  • stakeholder relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • community-minded environment
  • culture of belonging, trust and transparency
  • enthusiastic change agent
  • cultivating a community-minded environment

Key Requirements

  • 8 years of professional experience in Program Management
  • Bachelor's degree or combined experience and education
  • Proficiency with portfolio project management (PPM) tools
  • Senior project or program manager in a technical environment
  • Experience developing high-performing teams
  • Exceptional organizational and data analysis skills
  • Experience planning, scheduling, and managing budgets
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to understand and translate business value
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • 10 or more years of professional experience in Program Management
  • Master's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or other related fields
  • Experience in IT project management
  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity and influence in a federated organization
  • Experience with higher education
  • PMP, PgMP, PfMP, Agile Scrum, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, OCM certifications

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