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Privacy Program Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$130 - $175/hr

The role partners closely with product, engineering, legal, security, data governance, and business ... Manage and lead privacy programs supporting HP Products & Services teams to ensure compliance with ...

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VP Information Security

Houston, TX

$149K - $187K/yr

Directly manage security operations including SIEM, EDR, identity management, and vulnerability programs. * Lead incident response efforts from detection through remediation; serve as escalation ...

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How much do security program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for security program manager in Richmond, TX is $121,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,100.00 and $127,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a security program manager?

A Security Program Manager (SPM) oversees an organization's security initiatives, ensuring they align with business objectives and compliance requirements. They coordinate security programs, manage risks, and implement policies to protect assets, data, and infrastructure. SPMs work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and leadership, to enhance security posture. Their role involves assessing threats, driving security awareness, and managing security projects efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a security program manager?

To thrive as a Security Program Manager, you need a solid background in information security, risk management, and project management, typically bolstered by a relevant degree and experience in security operations. Experience with security frameworks (like NIST or ISO 27001), tools such as SIEM platforms, and certifications like CISSP or PMP are highly valued. Excellent cross-functional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you coordinate teams and drive initiatives forward. These capabilities are crucial to effectively lead security programs, mitigate risks, and ensure organizational compliance in a dynamic threat landscape.

What are some typical challenges faced by security program managers, and how are they addressed?

Security Program Managers often face challenges such as balancing evolving cybersecurity threats with business objectives, managing cross-departmental initiatives, and ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards. Success in this role typically involves continuous learning to stay ahead of threat trends, fostering collaboration among IT, compliance, and executive stakeholders, and implementing clear processes for incident response and policy enforcement. Program Managers regularly review and adjust security strategies, conduct gap analyses, and ensure team alignment through effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Proactively addressing these challenges helps maintain robust security postures while enabling organizations to achieve their goals.

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Infographic showing various Security Program Manager job openings in Richmond, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,362 per year, or $58.3 per hour.

Sr. Manager, Security - Kelsey-Seybold Clinics, Houston, TX

UnitedHealth Group

Pearland, TX • On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40 locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The Sr. Manager, Security for the Kelsey Seybold Clinic (KSC) Enterprise, is a business dedicated corporate security position that is a liaison to United Health Group Corporate Security.  This position is responsible for the Kelsey Seybold Workplace Security Program that ensures the protection of the company's enterprise workforce, physical assets, and facilities through a robust physical security program and proven risk management initiatives.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5 years of relevant security experience in the private and/or public sector to include security risk management, intelligence, law enforcement and/or military
  • 5 years of security coordinator or security supervisory experience
  • Security experience in a health care setting
  • Web managed security systems experience
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex security risks and operating in a domestic business environment
  • Demonstrated experience dealing with incidents and critical events; ability to work effectively during emergency and crisis situations
  • Solid knowledge base of Security Technology with experience in managing vendors
  • Critical understanding of confidentiality and situational sensitivity
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity/uncertainty and make critical decisions rapidly
  • Demonstrated ability to work across and navigate a large matrixed organization, solid business acumen
  • Proven detail-oriented, good organizational skills Excellent leadership skills
  • Proven superior problem-solving and critical thinking ability
  • Proven solid leadership engagement, communication, and presentation skills to include personal briefings
  • Proven superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Proven high levels of integrity and credibility
  • Proven effective & Intermediate use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or similar
  • State of Texas Non Commissioned Security License  
  • State of Texas Security Manager License

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.


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