Sr. Program Manager, Cybersecurity - Remote in NC or RI

About the job

Job Description A leading organization in the manufacturing and industrial technology space is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Cybersecurity to lead a large-scale cybersecurity transformation initiative. This remote contract opportunity is open to candidates located in North Carolina or Rhode Island and offers up to $98/hour.

In this role, you will oversee complex enterprise cybersecurity programs spanning IT, Operational Technology (OT), and IoT environments. You will partner with technical and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture, reduce organizational risk, support compliance initiatives, and drive strategic security improvements across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading cybersecurity programs, managing executive stakeholders, coordinating major security initiatives, and delivering measurable risk-reduction outcomes in large-scale enterprise environments. Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience managing complex technology programs, enterprise initiatives, or cybersecurity-focused projects
• Experience leading cross-functional cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, enterprise application, OT, and IoT programs
• Strong background managing enterprise RFPs, vendor evaluations, contract negotiations, and SOW development
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity incident response, vulnerability remediation, audit remediation, and risk reduction initiatives
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management, security controls, and compliance frameworks
• Experience creating executive-level presentations, communications, and status reporting
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to lead multiple concurrent programs in a complex enterprise environment
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid program delivery methodologies

Desired Skills & Experience

• PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Security+, or related cybersecurity certification
• Experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and SOC-related requirements
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory reviews, security assessments, or cyber insurance initiatives
• Experience leading globally distributed teams and enterprise-wide transformation programs

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cybersecurity programs and multi-year transformation initiatives
• Establish governance frameworks, reporting processes, risk management practices, and executive communications
• Coordinate security initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, applications, identity management, data protection, and third-party risk
• Manage cybersecurity assessments, RFPs, vendor selection efforts, and implementation programs
• Drive incident response coordination, remediation planning, and recovery activities
• Oversee vulnerability management, audit findings, risk treatment plans, and corrective action tracking
• Facilitate executive steering committees and cross-functional stakeholder alignment
• Monitor program health, milestones, budgets, dependencies, and key performance metrics
• Support compliance, audit readiness, and security governance initiatives
• Promote security awareness and risk-based decision making throughout the organization

The Offer

• Remote opportunity available to candidates located in North Carolina or Rhode Island
• Contract position
• Compensation up to $98/hour
• Opportunity to lead a high-visibility cybersecurity transformation initiative
• Work with senior leadership and enterprise-wide stakeholders on strategic security programs

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.