Director- Cybersecurity Programs

Job Title: Director- Cybersecurity ProgramsLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 290745OverviewGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship.Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology leadership and support to the Institute, serving as the primary source of enterprise-wide IT and telecommunications services.LocationAtlanta, GeorgiaJob SummaryProvides leadership to a team of project, program, and compliance managers to deliver multiple IT security projects, including large and complex projects, and ensures continuous maturity of cybersecurity programs to address the evolving risk landscape. Organizes workstreams for integrating InfoSec projects with business unit solutions, and serves as liaison between Cybersecurity and business. Responsible for setting employee and group goals, organizational structure, performance assessments, feedback, and pay recommendations. Interacts regularly with institute-wide executive leadership, OIT senior leadership, project managers, campus partners and stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Advises and counsels senior leadership and project managers. Supervises assigned staff.Responsibilities Provide continuous leadership in maturity of cybersecurity programs to a team of project managers to deliver multiple IT security projects, including large and complex projects. Drives execution for on-time, on-scope delivery of IT security solutions, releasing new features/capabilities, fixing bugs, and reducing technical debt, in partnership with university stakeholders. Manages expectations with stakeholders and prepares professional communications around information security topics. Facilitates the definition of program/project scope, goals, and deliverables; maintains the program roadmap with defined outcomes and value statements. Oversees the InfoSec program and project-level dashboards, scorecards, reporting, and metrics; monitors progress and provides ongoing release status updates to senior business partners and project team members. Produces cybersecurity program and project dashboards, scorecards, reporting, and metrics to monitor progress and performance; provides updates to stakeholders and teams on program execution. Organizes workstreams for integrating cybersecurity projects with business unit solutions; serves as liaison between Cybersecurity and business. Ensures effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple teams and vendors. Communicates program status and escalates issues to key stakeholders; explains cybersecurity initiatives in simple, understandable terms. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required QualificationsEducational RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Required ExperienceSeven to nine years of job-related experience.Preferred QualificationsAdditional Preferred QualificationsProject Management Office (PMO); Scrum Certification; CISSP; CISM; CISA.Preferred Educational QualificationsMaster's degree.Preferred ExperienceTen or more years of progressive project management experience.Preferred SkillsDemonstrated experience with federal cybersecurity requirements including NIST, FISMA, CMMC, or DFARS.Demonstrated experience managing Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs.Demonstrated experience in project and program management.Leadership and management experience leading teams of up to 10 people.Proposed SalaryBudget $150,500Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESStrong ability to manage and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population, perform under pressure, communicate complex technical subjects to non-technical audiences, and effectively manage/direct teams.KNOWLEDGEStrong knowledge of program management principles, Agile/Scrum lifecycle, identity and access management, finances, budgeting, and IT infrastructure in an enterprise setting.SKILLSStrong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, project management tools (JIRA), creating statements of work, customer service, organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.EEO and PoliciesThe University System of Georgia and Georgia Tech are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. Policies on core values, freedom of expression, and anti-discrimination apply to all faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers, and applicants. Further policy details are available in the USG Policy Manual and related sections; references to policy sections are provided online where applicable.Other InformationThis is not a supervisory position. This position has no financial responsibilities. This role does not require travel or security clearance. This position is not a position of trust and does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).Background CheckSuccessful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit the pre-employment screening page: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-29