Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager

Onsite

Waukesha, WI - USA

Full time

JR17509

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Looking for a challenging opportunity to lead impactful cybersecurity projects? Look no further! As Generac's Senior Cyber Program Manager, you'll have the chance to strategize and coordinate multiple complex initiatives that will enhance our security posture and process/control maturity on a global scale.

In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with various business functions and teams, championing successful implementation and adoption of state-of-the-art security tools and processes. As you manage timelines, budgets, and resources, you'll foster collaboration and alignment across the cybersecurity and IT organizations. Join our team and help us keep our employees and customers protected from cyber threats.

Major Responsibilities

Will work closely with Cyber Security team members, as well as key stakeholders in IT and the business on the following:

• Champion Strategic Initiatives: Manage planning, execution, and management of innovative cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring they align seamlessly with organizational goals and timelines.

• Project Management Excellence: Oversee project progress, meticulously tracking timelines, milestones, action items, risks, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation across all cybersecurity programs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with various business functions and teams to ensure cohesive, integrated, and effective project execution.

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, assess, and drive the mitigation of risks associated with cybersecurity projects and initiatives, ensuring robust protection measures are in place.

• Comprehensive Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk assessments, and change logs to ensure transparency and accountability.

• Leadership Communication: Communicate project status, issues, and risks effectively to Cybersecurity leadership and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support.

• Continuous Improvement: Manage continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and methodologies, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.

• Enterprise Risk Alignment: Manage alignment of cybersecurity programs and initiatives with the overarching enterprise risk management strategy.

• Mentorship and Guidance: Guide team members, instilling best practices in cybersecurity project management and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree with focus in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Work Experience

• 10 years of experience in Cybersecurity and/or Project Management, leading complex projects

• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role, with the ability to manage and mentor a junior team

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong understanding of IT and business processes, with the ability evaluate and/or implement IT controls and processes to manage cyber risks within those business processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective solutions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree is preferred

Certification / License

• CISA/CISM/CISSP or equivalent

Work Experience

• Experience operating within a fast paced organization within a Cybersecurity team or a cybersecurity minded IT function.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Risk-based decision making

• Data analytics and reporting technologies

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Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.