Security Program Manager (Part Time)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Security Program Manager (Part Time) based in Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead critical cybersecurity programs in a highly collaborative, remote-first environment. You will oversee strategic security initiatives, strengthen vulnerability management processes, and foster accountability across engineering and business teams. Working closely with technical leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help drive operational excellence while ensuring security remains a core organizational priority. The role combines technical program management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement, making it ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys delivering measurable impact in a dynamic technology environment.
Accountabilities
- Lead the organization's vulnerability management program by coordinating with security engineering teams, prioritizing remediation efforts, and promoting accountability across business units.
- Establish, monitor, and report on security program metrics, using data-driven insights to improve visibility, measure progress, and support executive decision-making.
- Manage multiple strategic security initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time while coordinating effectively with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams across global locations.
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing project management practices, implementing scalable processes, and mentoring teams on program management best practices.
- Support operational and organizational activities, including executive calendar coordination, vendor management, and administrative functions that enable security leadership.
- Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and priorities clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across the organization.
- Contribute to a culture of security ownership by partnering with teams to embed security considerations into engineering and business processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in technical program management, ideally within technology-driven organizations.
- Previous exposure to cybersecurity, security engineering, site reliability engineering, or software engineering environments is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, web applications, servers, and general technology concepts.
- Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and distributed teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build alignment across departments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high levels of collaboration and accountability.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information.
Benefits
- Part-time remote position.
- Opportunity to lead impactful cybersecurity programs within a fast-growing technology environment.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Exposure to global engineering and security teams across multiple regions.
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives with meaningful organizational impact.
- Supportive environment that encourages professional growth and best practice development.
- Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable workplace accommodations where applicable.