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The Role

Reporting to the Sr. Director Cyber Security, the Cybersecurity Program Manager will be responsible for the successful oversight, tracking and implementation of security-related programs. Drawing on your Cybersecurity and Program Management experience, you will oversee and prioritize project tasks for the Cybersecurity team to ensure timely completion of major cybersecurity initiatives and tool implementation across AspenTech globally. We are looking for someone with a strong background in information technology and cybersecurity, that is self-motivated and able to identify a problem, overcome roadblocks and see projects through to the finish line.

Your Impact

• Oversee and manage Cybersecurity projects by working cross-functionally with business and IT stakeholders, IT managers, assigned project team members.
• Identify project risks for the Cybersecurity organization.
• Ensure cybersecurity program goals conform to NIST framework or other relevant standards.
• Meet with each project team on a regular basis to identify roadblocks, overcome roadblocks or escalate risks as appropriate.
• Provide project status reports and metrics for all security related projects in process globally.
• Manage and maintain a multi-year cybersecurity roadmap and periodically report progress on the roadmap to the AspenTech Cyber governance team.
• Lead a periodic Cybersecurity governance meeting with various stakeholders.
• Lead tabletop exercises and Incident Response simulation exercises with involvement by the AspenTech executive leadership team.

What You'll Need

• Experience with project management supporting enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives that conform to NIST 800-53, ISO-27001, or SOC2 frameworks.
• Understanding security challenges and the threat landscape.
• The ability to function in a fast moving and rapidly changing environment, evaluate new issues quickly, and add value beyond just a task-oriented doer or project manager.
• The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and balance conflicting demands.
• The following certifications are strongly encouraged: PM/PMI, CISSP or similar, Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in an IT role supporting major program initiatives such as new tool integration, software development projects, cybersecurity projects, etc.
• Able to manage budgets, work closely with finance dept., track expenditure.
• Proven experience planning and executing enterprise-wide security and/or IT projects and initiatives.
• Ability to own the problem and work an issue to resolution.
• Proven ability to assume high levels of responsibility and to work with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Strong analytic and reasoning skills, particularly in solving large, complex problems.
• Constantly curious and dedicated to expanding knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people from all organizational levels and build consensus through negotiation and diplomacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.