Senior Manager, Program Management

Job Title: Senior Manager, Program Management
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months+   Summary: Client is seeking a Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, enterprise-wide initiative focused on cyber resilience and regulatory compliance, aligned to NIS2 and DORA. This role owns the end-to-end execution of a cross-functional compliance program, driving the operationalization of cybersecurity, governance, and risk management requirements across security, data, legal, and business teams. The ideal candidate excels in cross-functional leadership, stakeholder influence, and translating regulatory frameworks into scalable, audit-ready operating models.   Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end program delivery for NIS2 and DORA compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise cybersecurity, risk, and governance strategies
Drive coordination across cyber, business continuity, IT, legal/compliance, supply chain, and operations teams
Establish and govern program structures, including RACI, decision frameworks, and escalation paths, to ensure clear accountability across global stakeholders
Oversee execution of enhancement activities, ensuring alignment to regulatory obligations and audit readiness requirements
Maintain integrated program plans, including dependencies, risks, issues, and progress tracking across multiple workstreams
Identify program risks, gaps, and interdependencies, and drive mitigation strategies in partnership with domain leads
Lead vendor and resource coordination, including support for external advisors and cross-functional program resourcing needs
Deliver executive-level reporting and insights, including program status, key risks, financial considerations, and decision points
Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across a highly matrixed, global organization   Job Requirements: Experience: Proven experience leading large, complex, cross-functional technology or cybersecurity programs at the enterprise level
Track record of delivering high-visibility initiatives involving multiple teams, regions, and executive stakeholders
Experience in consulting, technology, or data-driven environments preferred   Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
Experience with NIS2, DORA, or comparable regulatory frameworks strongly preferred
Familiarity with cyber resilience, third-party risk management, cloud security, and data governance concepts   Core Competencies: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across functions
Strong program structuring and execution capabilities (planning, governance, reporting)
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, ambiguous, and cross-organizational environments   Why This Role Matters This is a mission-critical initiative driven by evolving global regulations.    Success in this role directly impacts:
Regulatory compliance and enterprise risk mitigation
Audit readiness and long-term operational resilience
Customer trust and regulatory credibility, particularly within highly regulated industries
Enterprise-wide maturity in cybersecurity, governance, and control frameworks Qualifications: Proven ability to manage large-scale programs with multiple stakeholders. Proficiency in program management tools like Smartsheet. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.