[Hiring] Cyber Program Manager @Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Role Description

The Cyber Program Manager is responsible for leading, coordinating, and optimizing the organization’s cybersecurity initiatives. This role ensures the effective implementation of cybersecurity programs by leveraging data-driven metrics, robust program management methodologies, and tailored executive communications. The Cyber Program Manager will drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and deliver strategic insights to executive stakeholders.

You’ll get to:

• Cybersecurity Metrics and Continuous Improvement:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive set of cybersecurity metrics, including but not limited to: incident response times, vulnerability remediation rates, compliance status, user awareness training completion, and risk exposure levels.
  • Link metrics to actionable decision-making processes, ensuring that data informs prioritization, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Establish and manage feedback mechanisms (e.g., regular metric reviews, stakeholder feedback sessions, lessons learned workshops) to drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes and controls.
• Program Management:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity programs using preferred methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches, and tools including Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or equivalent.
  • Oversee risk and issue tracking, ensuring timely identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of program risks and issues.
  • Manage change control processes, ensuring that all program changes are documented, evaluated for impact, and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of program milestones, proactively addressing obstacles and adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Conduct resource planning and allocation to optimize team performance and program outcomes.
• Executive Deliverables and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Develop and deliver customized executive summaries, dashboards, and recommendations tailored to the needs of different executive audiences (e.g., Board of Directors, CISO, CIO, IT leaders).
  • Synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Lead the preparation and presentation of program status reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for executive review and approval.
  • Actively participate in executive review and approval processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and securing necessary buy-in for key initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and managing cybersecurity metrics and feedback mechanisms.
• Proven experience with program management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft ADO, Jira).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.

Requirements

• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Leadership and team management.
• Effective communication and executive presence.
• Risk management and problem-solving.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.