Technical Program Manager Cybersecurity Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

• Posted on August 14, 2026

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Palermo Villa, Inc.
3301 W Canal St
Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA

• On-site
• IT and Data
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SRMGR001195

Are you ready to protect the technology that powers a growing manufacturing organization?

• Do you enjoy building cybersecurity strategies that strengthen business resilience while enabling innovation?
• Are you passionate about protecting enterprise systems, manufacturing technology, and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats?
• Do you thrive leading technical teams, partnering across the business, and solving complex security challenges?

If so, Palermo's Pizza has an exciting opportunity for you.

At Palermo's, we're passionate about making great pizza, investing in our people, and continuously improving how we operate. As a family-owned company and one of the nation's leading frozen pizza manufacturers, technology plays a critical role in supporting our manufacturing operations, warehouse network, and business growth.

As the Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure, you'll lead the strategy, governance, and execution of our cybersecurity program while overseeing the infrastructure that supports our Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to ensure our technology remains secure, reliable, and positioned for future growth.

• Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Career growth within a growing, family-owned organization

This position is based at Palermo's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You'll split your time between the office, manufacturing facilities, and warehouse operations while partnering with Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, and executive leadership to strengthen cybersecurity and infrastructure across the enterprise.

As the Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure, you'll provide strategic leadership for Palermo's cybersecurity program while ensuring the reliability, security, and resilience of our enterprise technology environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
• Overseeing cybersecurity operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and disaster recovery planning.
• Securing enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, network architecture, and Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices aligned with recognized industry frameworks.
• Leading cybersecurity planning for manufacturing systems, automation projects, and technology implementations.
• Building and developing a high-performing Cybersecurity & Infrastructure team.
• Partnering with Operations, Engineering, and executive leadership to strengthen organizational resilience and support business objectives.
• Evaluating emerging technologies and cybersecurity solutions that improve enterprise protection and operational effectiveness.

You'll be successful because you understand cybersecurity is more than technology—it's a business capability.

You enjoy developing practical security strategies that protect critical operations while enabling innovation and growth. You balance strategic thinking with technical expertise, communicate complex risks in business terms, and build trusted partnerships across the organization.

You thrive when you can:

• Strengthen cybersecurity while supporting business growth.
• Develop and coach technical teams.
• Solve complex security and infrastructure challenges.
• Influence leaders through collaboration and trusted partnerships.
• Continuously improve technology, processes, and organizational resilience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, network infrastructure, or IT operations.
• Three or more years of leadership experience managing technical teams or enterprise security initiatives.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity governance, cloud security, network infrastructure, identity management, and incident response.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, food production, or other industrial environments.
• Experience securing Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
• Experience leading cybersecurity transformation or digital modernization initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GICSP, Security+, CySA+, CCNA, CCNP Security, Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500), or equivalent industry credentials.

A successful Senior Manager, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure:

• Builds and continuously strengthens Palermo's cybersecurity program while balancing business enablement with effective risk management.
• Protects enterprise technology assets through proactive governance, infrastructure security, incident response, and operational resilience.
• Develops trusted partnerships across IT, Operations, Engineering, and executive leadership by translating technical risks into practical business solutions.
• Leverages emerging technologies and industry best practices to continuously improve cybersecurity capabilities and operational effectiveness.
• Develops a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and security awareness.

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