IT Program Manager (IT Security Program)

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: IT Program Manager

Location: Remote - Providence, RI

Duration: 12 Months plus

Hours per week: 35 Hours (Full time Contract)

Job Description:

This role will provide senior-level program leadership for a large information security program, ensuring related projects are coordinated, governed, resourced, and delivered in alignment with organizational priorities.

The IT Program Manager should have experience coordinating complex IT initiatives across one or more of the following areas:

·       IT Helpdesk and end-user support

·       Data Center operations

·       Data Networking operations

·       Information Security, including on-premises systems and XaaS/cloud-based services

Required skills

·       Proven senior-level experience as an IT Program Manager leading complex, cross-functional technology or information security programs.

·       Demonstrated experience in at least one of the stated operational areas, with the ability to coordinate across technical disciplines.

·       Proficiency with current information security concepts, technologies, risk management practices, and security program delivery methods.

·       Experience with program governance, executive reporting, vendor coordination, budgeting, schedule management, and risk/issue tracking.

·       Familiarity with project and program management tools, collaboration platforms, dashboards, and documentation practices.

·       Strong leadership, facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and executive leadership.

·       Some remote work may be possible; in-person participation is preferred for key meetings, planning sessions, and stakeholder engagement.

·       Work experience in higher education is preferable.