Program Manager (Cybersecurity/AI exp)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)

Skills

program Manager
program management
project manager
project management
financial services regulatory
AI
cybersecurity
cyber security
security
risk management

Job Details

Title: Program Manager UC Investments
Location: This position will work on-site at the UC headquarters in Oakland, CA. a minimum of two days
The Program Manager will support Investments in advancing a portfolio of key digital
initiatives related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology risk management.
This position will work on-site at the UC headquarters in Oakland a minimum of two days
per week as per current UC Policy, subject to change.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, coordination, and tracking of UC Investments digital initiatives.
Facilitate discussions across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
Develop charters, roadmaps, business cases, and progress reports.
Lead assessments of technology which would benefit a dynamic investments group.
Coordinate with UC systemwide partners and external vendors.
Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Establish repeatable program governance processes.
EJectively escalate bottlenecks and delegate responsibilities to the appropriate
responsible parties
Develop and manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure optimal
resource allocation.
Define program success metrics, KPIs, and performance dashboards to track
progress and demonstrate value.
Develop and execute stakeholder communication plans, ensuring transparent and
timely updates to all levels.
Lead change management activities, including user adoption strategies, training
programs, and organizational readiness assessments.
Conduct post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned to drive
continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
7-10 years of program management experience, preferably in technology,
cybersecurity.
Proven ability to manage large, dynamic, cross-functional programs and projects.
Strong communication, relationship management and follow-up skills and ability to
communicate clearly and consistently across cross-functional teams.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts to senior leadership and nontechnical stakeholders, including executive briefings, roadmaps, and status
updates.
Experience managing data, and cybersecurity programs and projects. Ai experience
a plus.
Understanding of program, project, governance, and security frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud and security vendor ecosystems.
Strong analytical and vendor evaluation skills.
Ability to successfully navigate through ambiguity and assist UC Investments
leadership with prioritization of initiatives.
Demonstrated accountability and ownership in driving complex initiatives to
completion with measurable outcomes.
Experience with change management methodologies and driving organizational
adoption of innovative technologies and processes.
Track record of driving new processes and work streams to completion.
Preferred Qualifications
Program management experience in financial services environments
Knowledge of investment management operations, fiduciary responsibilities, and
financial services regulatory requirements

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