Senior Manager, Strategy

The Security Services Department’s overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of development of game-changing technology in support of National Security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. To accomplish this mission, this department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions designed to protect facilities against threats of vandalism, accidental destruction, and sabotage; and safeguards personnel, classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, property, and other assets from exploitation and recruitment by foreign intelligence agencies.

 

We foster a culture where security professionals are empowered to solve complex security problems in close collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts. Our people are our most important resource, and we encourage a casual and flexible opportunity-filled working environment that is technology-focused. Where mission needs can be met, the Security Services Department encourages flexible schedules and hybrid remote work arrangements.

Who are we?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of National Security.

The Security Services Department’s (SSD) overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to the MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s mission of development of game-changing technology in support of National Security, including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats. To accomplish this mission, this department formulates and implements policies, plans, and actions designed to protect facilities against threats of vandalism, accidental destruction, and sabotage; and safeguards personnel, classified and unclassified information systems, personal identifiable information, property, and other assets from exploitation and recruitment by foreign intelligence agencies.

 

We foster a culture where security professionals from a wide range of backgrounds are empowered to solve complex security problems in close collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts. Our people are our most important resource, and we encourage a casual and flexible opportunity-filled working environment that is technology-focused. Where mission needs can be met, the Security Services Department encourages flexible schedules and hybrid remote work arrangements.

 

* SSD Strategy and Project Management Office (SPMO): Is a team of security professionals focused on driving strategic planning, continuous improvement and project management for the Security Department. The group is responsible for developing and implementing the department strategic plan, supporting strategic enterprise projects, and providing project management expertise and execution oversight. The group is also responsible for leading the Continuous Improvement Team, and is primarily responsible for assessing process efficiency and strategic plan alignment across the Department and Laboratory. 

What will do?

* Lead the Strategy and Program Management Office (SPMO).
* Manage SSD’s portfolio of large, high-profile, multi-year, cross functional, complex Security and Digital Enterprise Transformation (DET) projects.
* Manage team members within the SPMO.
* Direct the development and enhancement of project management methodologies, standards, templates and tools.
* Oversee the execution of projects and ongoing portfolio prioritization processes; and ongoing reporting of SSD and DET project activities.
* Focus on continuous improvement to increase efficiencies of security processes internal to the department and externally throughout the Laboratory 
* Leadership of SPMO:
o Ensure the SPMO’s strategy, goals and objectives are aligned with the strategy and goals of the Department and the Laboratory.
o Manage the SPMO staff with a consistent methodology (including fulltime employees and contingent workers)
o  Advise project managers according to best practices
o  Manage performance appraisals and address issues
o  Support professional development for all SPMO staff
o Oversee the hiring and onboarding of new SPMO staff
o Oversee demand and capacity management for the SPMO staff 
o Facilitate governance for SSD-led projects; ensure portfolio is prioritized using resource management plans, and facilitates risk mitigation strategy across the portfolio
o Participate in key SSD leadership teams to help drive strategy decisions  
o Participate as a senior leader in the development and implementation of the SSD’s strategic plan

What will you do continued

* Provide project stewardship for the SSD portfolio of projects:
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