Program Manager

Top Skills' Details
Experience in program management, enterprise strategy, cybersecurity governance, public policy, Government Affairs, or related disciplines.
Experience managing large, complex programs consisting of multiple concurrent projects and workstreams specifically for information security teams.
Experience partnering directly with executive leadership (CISO, VP, SVP, Legal, Government Affairs).
Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves
Job Description
Looking for a technical Information security minded program manager who helps shape direction, works directly with executives, influences cybersecurity policy, and oversees multiple related initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for cybersecurity policy and regulatory initiatives.
Monitor federal cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory developments and assess business impact.
Develop strategic recommendations for executive leadership.
Partner with Cybersecurity, Legal, and Government Affairs leaders to establish policy positions.
Represent the program at executive forums, industry groups, and external stakeholder meetings.
Establish program governance, reporting structures, KPIs, and success metrics.
Drive coordination across multiple projects and project managers.
Anticipate emerging risks, opportunities, and regulatory trends impacting them.
Develop executive-level briefings, position papers, and strategic communications.
Ideal Backgrounds
Cybersecurity Program Manager
Cyber Policy Director
CISO Chief of Staff
Strategy & Operations Director
Government Affairs Program Leader
Regulatory Affairs Program Manager
Additional Skills & QualificationsStrong understanding of cybersecurity risk, resiliency, privacy, and regulatory landscapes.
Experience assessing legislative and regulatory developments and translating impacts into business recommendations.
Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
This position will be responsible for:
Research federal cybersecurity policies and practices and understand the impact to the company of pending legal or change could impact them.
Track federal policy developments to better support cybersecurity initiatives and recommend (if any) next steps.
Develop systems for tracking interactions with stakeholders, and ensure regular cadence of communication where needed.
Maintain a library of bills and policies related to cybersecurity and collaborate with Government Affairs to maintain sources to guide our impact projections.
Serve as a strategic advisor and leader for public policy position development for cyber security/resiliency issues, including topics such as federal privacy regulations, collaboration of federal governmental agencies and entities.
Actively participate in trade association working groups related to the development of cyber policy.
Represent them in external forums to discuss cyber policy positions and perspectives.
Partner with leaders within Government Affairs and legal to develop public policy positions.
Identify issues, develop policy positions in a collaborative manner and report on progress.
Represent and advocate for the company's cybersecurity policy positions on issues affecting our strategy and posture, leveraging existing lobbying practices.
Identify, anticipate, and advise on political and legislative developments, risks and opportunities in cybersecurity, in concert with internal government affairs team.
Knowledge/Skills Considered a Plus:
Develops and vets strategic initiatives by conducting quantitative analysis, research, and risk assessment; presents recommendations to senior management.
Steers strategic business initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Coordinates input from across the enterprise to integrate business plans, best practices, and global perspectives.
Leads and facilitates high-stakes meetings and workshops with meticulous planning.
Provides hands-on support and expert advice to leadership to transform ideas into reality and enhance team efficiency.
Establishes key performance indicators to measure and improve organizational performance.
Acts on behalf of the CISO - Chief of Staff to manage inquiries and complete special projects with skillful oversight.
Pinpoints and addresses core issues within business processes, identifying areas for improvement and making actionable recommendations.
Exceptional writing skills, include ability to synthesize policy documents and complex issues for internal and external customers.
Strong analytical skills, including ability to understand how legislative and regulatory proposals may impact them.
Excellent research skills, including ability to find new sources of information (e.g. data points) to support policy positions.
Demonstrated capacity to undertake policy development and developing position papers and formal submissions for government agencies.
A keen understanding of Congress, the Administration, federal agencies and key players.
Self-starter, intrinsically motivated; excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, business administration or equivalent.
Minimum Experience
Five (5) or more years equivalent work experience in information technology or business environment including project management, quantitative analysis, forecasting, process improvement or market/competitive analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated leadership ability, analytical and critical thinking ability with time management and management skills.
Strong communications and human relations skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Collierville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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