JOB SUMMARY
This job is responsible for the successful definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that requires cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies between a group of projects and/or related activities within the constraint of scope, quality, time, and budget and under circumstances involving moderate to high-impact risk factors, in a cyber security portfolio and strategy setting. Works collaboratively with a diverse group of employees and contractors across multiple project teams or departmental work groups, ensuring their efforts align to deliver unified, coordinated results. They will develop and guide the implementation of project or program roadmaps for cybersecurity-related products and technology applications, ensuring that approved business outcomes are delivered effectively. Additionally, they may be asked to supervise both the rollout and ongoing management of cybersecurity programs across multiple tenants, coordinating efforts to achieve seamless integration and sustained operational success. While there is no direct management of staffing, collaboration is emphasized to ensure the appropriate team members are fully engaged in the process to ensure approved business outcomes are delivered at lowest cost and maximized profitability. They may be asked to prepare and share comprehensive, data-driven impact analyses that address both quality and risk across cybersecurity catalogue of services. To ensure lasting results, they will apply change management strategies and actively promote positive security behaviors throughout the implementation process, supporting sustainability and ongoing improvement. Oversee a range of activities focused on gathering, analyzing, and presenting key performance indicators by creating dashboards and scorecards, conducting forecasting and trend analysis, tracking outcomes, and preparing executive-level presentations. This comprehensive approach ensures that relevant performance data is systematically collected and interpreted, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cross-functional collaboration and interdependency management between a group of projects, products/technologies, functions and/or customers.
- Ensure clear lines of communication including but not limited to; transparency to the business on upcoming security initiatives, identifying impact to the business and to consumers, helping shape remediation, and developing external and internal communications.
- Responsible for establishing and driving an Information Security program designed for the business to improve security behaviors.
- Measure program effectiveness and report accordingly on progress through approved business KPIs and outcomes.
- Utilize change management methodologies to mitigate identified security risks.
- Understand and bring to life, the role of cyber governance and how it supports the overall mission of program delivery.
- Bring a risk-management approach to programs and projects governed ensuring cyber risks are managed and mitigated through our defined processes
- Must have a foundational understanding of portfolio governance and financial management.
- Demonstrate a commitment to independent learning and possess a proactive mindset, showing the initiative and motivation necessary to successfully fulfill all job responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Education, Marketing or Information Systems
Substitutions
- Six (6) years relevant, progressive experience
Preferred
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or Business Management
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 5 years in IS/IT or IT Security
Preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of Project Management or Program Management
LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred (any combination)
- PMP, SAFe, or CSM (certified scrum master)
- Cyber or IT related certifications (examples, CISSP, ITIL)
- Risk Management related (ie., NIST)
- Change Management, Prosci or similar
SKILLS
- Change Management
- Presentation Delivery
- Prioritizing
- Analytical and Logical Reasoning/Thinking
- Communication Skills
- Experience with Conflict Resolution
- Experience with Risk Mitigation Planning
- Financial management in a portfolio governance setting
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
No
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Rarely
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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What We Do
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA based enterprise that employs more than 40,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the second largest integrated health care delivery and financing network in the nation based on revenue. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and HM Health Solutions. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to nearly 5 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware as well as dental insurance, vision care and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses that include United Concordia Companies, HM Insurance Group, and Visionworks. Allegheny Health Network is the parent company of an integrated delivery network that includes eight hospitals, more than 2,800 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. HM Health Solutions focuses on meeting the information technology platform and other business needs of the Highmark Health enterprise as well as unaffiliated health insurance plans by providing proven business processes, expert knowledge and integrated cloud-based platforms. A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York, with customers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. Our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs, including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative technology solutions. We’re also proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
