Senior Portfolio Strategy Manager – Cybersecurity
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior Portfolio Strategy Manager – Cybersecurity. This position involves leading strategic planning, portfolio governance, and overseeing cybersecurity initiatives within a large enterprise environment. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive security projects, ensure alignment with organizational priorities, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance the organization’s security posture.
Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio planning, governance, and execution for Cyber Security initiatives.
- Develop and maintain business cases, investment proposals, and financial models to support strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to prioritize initiatives, allocate funding, and optimize investments.
- Create executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations on portfolio health, financials, risks, and recommendations.
- Establish governance frameworks, reporting cadence, and performance metrics for Cyber Security projects.
- Manage dependencies, risks, and conflicting priorities across initiatives.
- Translate organizational goals into actionable portfolio roadmaps and project plans.
- Provide strategic insights to improve operational efficiency and portfolio performance.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including executive management.
- Adapt swiftly to evolving priorities within a dynamic, enterprise-scale environment.
Desired Skill-Set
- 10+ years of Portfolio, Program, or Project Management experience, ideally within large enterprise settings.
- At least 5 years of experience working within a Cyber Security organization.
- Proven expertise in developing business cases, investment proposals, and financial planning.
- Demonstrated ability in portfolio governance, strategic planning, and roadmap management.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.
- Ability to prepare executive presentations, portfolio reports, and governance materials.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience supporting Cyber Security strategy and portfolio planning.
- Familiarity with audit, regulatory, or compliance initiatives.
- Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Certification in project management (PMP or equivalent).
- Experience using Glasswing platform.
- Previous work experience in the financial services sector.
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