Program Manager at Unissant in Bethesda, MD, USA

Job description

• We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team and support our client. The ideal candidate is a confident and collaborative leader with deep experience guiding complex cybersecurity and IT programs in federal environments. This individual brings a strong foundation in enterprise technology, cloud and network security, and program delivery, along with the judgment to lead high-performing teams, build trust with stakeholders, and drive meaningful operational improvement in a mission-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contract, program, and task order management activities in support of the client's cybersecurity and information security program.
• Lead and support a technically proficient, engaged team across multiple cybersecurity and RMF-related workstreams.
• Ensure quality, schedule, and cost control across all task areas and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans, Quality Assurance Plans, status reports, governance artifacts, and related documentation.
• Support federal leadership in governance, strategic planning, and compliance oversight aligned with applicable standards and policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen workflows, and introduce automation and AI-enabled capabilities in a secure and compliant manner.
• Coordinate effectively with client stakeholders, service areas, and cybersecurity partners to manage priorities, resolve issues, and support mission outcomes.
• Track and manage risks, issues, change requests, staffing needs, and performance concerns while promoting accountability and transparency.
• Maintain strong documentation standards across SOPs, templates, reports, and governance materials.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud, or network security programs.
• Experience with enterprise IT systems, cloud systems, and network security, with the ability to lead teams of IT professionals and clearly communicate findings, priorities, and recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of project and program management practices within the network security and cybersecurity domain.
• Demonstrated strength in all facets of managing complex programs, including leadership, technical expertise, collaboration, communication, and hands-on cybersecurity understanding.
• Proven ability to work effectively in highly dynamic, fast-paced environments while balancing competing priorities and maintaining delivery quality.
• Experience with IT automation and the use of generative AI toolsets and architecture in support of operational improvement.
• Knowledge of trends in AI, securing AI applications, embedded artificial intelligence tools, data protections, and FedRAMP environments, with the ability to support AI compliance with Federal regulations.
• Experience supporting federal agencies or enterprise cybersecurity programs is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, TIC 3.0, FedRAMP environments, security automation platforms, and tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, and ServiceNow is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree is required. Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Operations Management, or related field of study.
• MBA/Master's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred.
• Desired certifications include PMI/PMP, CISSP, and ITIL.
• Additional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISM, CISA, CCSP, and OSCP are considered a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 9001 quality management principles is also beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to present proposals and performance data, comfortable interfacing all levels of organization.
• Ability to write clear and concise creative content in a highly confidential manner.
• Ability to translate technical, operational, and compliance-related information into clear messaging for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Skills

Required

• Project and program management
• Cybersecurity and network security
• Enterprise IT systems, cloud systems
• Leadership and team management
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Documentation and governance
• Risk and issue management
• IT automation and generative AI toolsets
• AI compliance with Federal regulations
• Public Trust clearance

Preferred

• Security automation platforms
• Power BI, Power Apps, ServiceNow
• PMI/PMP, CISSP, ITIL certifications