Senior Security Program Manager

 

Vonage Information Security Team

The mission of the Vonage Information Security team is to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, identity, and data assets by providing proactive security expertise, and guidelines for creating and maintaining a resilient and secure infrastructure, and fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the organization.

Why This Role Matters

The Vonage Information Security organization drives Security, Privacy, Trust, and Compliance by design and is seeking a Senior Security Program Manager who would report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer of Vonage. In this role the individual will have deep and broad program and project manager knowledge and skill set to help us manage our regulatory requirements and obligations. As a Senior Security Program Manager, the candidate is expected to successfully manage complex, multi-tiered projects that require the interaction of multiple teams across the organization.

What Will You Do

• Provide program level and project management support for complex projects to meet regulatory requirements and obligations.

• Work with cross-functional Vonage stakeholders to define project plans and scope based on regulatory requirements and obligations.

• Support all aspects of project planning and execution, including:

• Requirements gathering,

• Scope definition,

• Project planning, resource estimation and staffing,

• Risk and change management,

• Close-out,

• Reporting - including detailed analytics and executive reporting

• Facilitate communication and project feedback, from initial kickoff through milestone reporting and close-out.

• Ensure regulatory requirements and obligations are considered and addressed in all project phases.

• Monitor metrics and report on progress, issues and status.

• Ensure overall project management consistency and adherence to Vonage standards, practices and policies.

• Participate in post-project evaluation sessions.

What you will bring

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position

• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods

• Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff

• Strong experience with cross-department project coordination.

• Strong communication, organizational and prioritization skills.

• Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing skills.

• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles

• Apply change, risk and resource management

• Work effectively with technical and non-technical people.

• Resolve program / project issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Security, or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program and project management, with a focus on meeting regulatory obligations for at least 3 years (latest experience) preferred.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

• Familiarity with Information Security

• Ability to function independently and partner strategically and effectively with cross-functional leaders across a modern software/technology company

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and diverse project teams.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.

• Strong documentation and reporting skills, with the ability to create clear and comprehensive project documentation.

• Must be fluent in English and have strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and clearly to both technical and non-technical staff

• Candidates must be self motivated, highly proactive, and willing to work with and learn enterprise technologies and be comfortable working in a matrixed organization

Nice to have

• Experience working with CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States) 

• PMP C