Senior Cyber Program Manager

University of Southern California (USC)

Unknown, US
Base: $184,482.55-$206,469; bonus/equity: not spec...
Fully remote
Enterprise-level it and cyber programs
Risk mitigation and contingency planning
Project management methodology
The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Senior Cyber Program Manager to lead complex IT and cybersecurity programs while collaborating with various stakeholders across the university. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience, particularly in technical environments, and will embody USC’s values of integrity, community, and accountability

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 as part of the overall compensation and total rewards package.

Matching Summary

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The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Senior Cyber Program Manager to lead complex IT and cybersecurity programs while collaborating with various stakeholders across the university. The ideal candidate will have extensive program management experience, particularly in technical environments, and will embody USC’s values of integrity, community, and accountability.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise-level IT and cyber programs
  • risk mitigation and contingency planning
  • project management methodology
  • stakeholder relationship management
  • cross-functional teams

Nice-to-have

  • culture of security
  • community-minded environment
  • proactive defense strategies
  • service, innovation, and impact

Key Requirements

  • 8 years of professional experience in Program Management
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 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

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