Job Summary:
Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. They are seeking a Sr. Manager for the Program Management Office in Cybersecurity to oversee complex projects, manage project managers, and ensure the successful execution of security initiatives while safeguarding the organization’s digital assets.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, manage and report on all projects in the Information Security Program Portfolio
• Oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects, ensuring they have a distinct beginning and end.
• Manage a group of project managers as the portfolio expands (both internal and external) responsible for developing project plans and schedules for all major security initiatives.
• Ensure that projects adhere to key constraints, including budgets, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Track, communicate, and mitigate project risks wherever possible.
• Lead project teams as needed, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with security objectives.
• Own critical communication and resolution for issues that introduce risk or disrupt critical project paths.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and improve policies and procedures within the technology organization and the Information Security Office.
• Drive the planning and create the collateral required for annual budget planning.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or business management.
• PMP and Agile certification.
• Program / Project Management experience in a systems development or product development organization.
• Experience in directly managing Project Managers.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated for challenging client, inter-related or technically oriented projects.
• Experience in demonstrating leadership/influence and collaboration in a matrix-managed environment, and across multiple and diverse groups.
• Critical thinker with good judgment and initiative.
• Strong understanding of Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Methodology.
• Strong written and oral / presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across the organization and interact / influence / negotiate effectively at all levels of management and peers in demonstrating leadership/influence and collaboration in a matrix-managed environment, and across multiple and diverse groups.
Company:
Finastra provides the broadest portfolio of financial services software. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Paddington, GBR, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.