PS Program Manager

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Homer, TX, USA
In-Office
117K-137K Annually
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
We protect and secure our customer’s rapidly evolving digital world by providing a Data-First SASE solution.
The Role
Manage full project lifecycle for professional services engagements: oversee schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and cross-functional teams. Provide guidance to team members, recommend policy/procedure changes, coordinate with sales, systems engineering, and product development, and ensure customer satisfaction. May require occasional onsite client work.
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Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Coordinates all aspects of a product or service offering project for a client, from inception to installation. Installations may involve acceptance of capitalized equipment or enterprise software systems, or system integration and consulting projects and engagements. This role is primarily tactical in nature and manages specific projects that have a distinct beginning and end. The focus is on delivering new or enhanced products and improving customer satisfaction through the use of technology.Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key to this role, though a strong technical background is often required to manage competing interests. The position may require occasional work at the client site.Scope and Organizational ResponsibilityOversees the operation of a single department or "unique entity" within the organization. A "unique entity" is defined as any function that requires management (with or without direct reports) and exists only once within the organization. In some instances, this manager may be responsible for a functional area without any subordinate employees.Plans, organizes, and controls resources within the department or unique entity, and participates in the creation of operating plans that support the organization's overall strategic plan. Manages, potentially through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of activities across a section or department, with responsibility for results including costs, methods, and staffing.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full project lifecycle, overseeing schedules and budgets to ensure goal attainment.
  • Receive assignments in the form of objectives and determine how to allocate resources to meet schedules and goals.
  • Provide guidance to team members within the latitude of established company policies.
  • Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect the immediate organization.
  • Lead cooperative efforts among members of a cross-functional project team.
Cross-Functional CollaborationInvolves extensive interaction with sales, systems engineering, product development, and other members of cross-functional teams. Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and functional peer group managers, typically on matters spanning functional areas, other company divisions or units, or the relationship between customers and the company.Decision-Making and ImpactErroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.Forcepoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range and variable compensation for this role is 117,000.00 - 137,000.00 and represents the low and high end of compensation for this position. Actual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Forcepoint’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits  

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected].

Applicants must have the right to work in the location to which you have applied.

Skills Required

  • Project management skills and experience managing full project lifecycle, schedules, and budgets.
  • Strong technical background to balance competing technical and business interests.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with sales, systems engineering, and product development.
  • Ability to allocate resources, meet schedules, and achieve project goals.
  • Ability to recommend and implement policy or procedural changes affecting the organization.
  • Willingness/ability to work occasionally at client sites (occasional travel).
  • Right to work in the location to which you apply.

Forcepoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Forcepoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Forcepoint.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth U.S. PTO is positioned as flexible or unlimited, with paid holidays and sick time, plus 20 hours of paid volunteer time each year. These elements support work-life balance if applied consistently across teams.
  • Parental & Family Support Offerings include parental leave, adoption assistance, and family medical leave. These benefits complement core medical coverage for family needs.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Support includes an EAP via TELUS Health, wellness programs, and tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually, alongside mentoring and Forcepoint University resources. These programs provide personal, emotional, and professional development support.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
1,868 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

We protect and secure our customer’s rapidly evolving digital world by providing a Data-First SASE solution. Forcepoint is the people-centric cybersecurity company that understands behavior and adapts security response and enforcement to risk. The Forcepoint ONE Platform simplifies security for companies around the world. We live by our values of being customer-centric, simplicity-focused, innovative, trustworthy and ethical, and people-centric.

Why Work With Us

Join our team and feel good about the work you do. At Forcepoint, you’re given unique opportunities to make an impact within your team, the company, and the world. We focus on delivery to our customers, high performance within our teams, and giving back to our communities.

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