Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager-ITDSG (Contractual)

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Position Summary:
The Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the IMF’s Cybersecurity Strategy, ensuring successful delivery of cybersecurity strategic objectives in alignment with the Fund’s Business Technology Strategy. The Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager is accountable to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for day-to-day program execution, including effective scoping, planning, resource management, and implementation of initiatives. This role requires a results-driven leader who can navigate complex stakeholder environments, coordinate across ITD divisions and Fund departments, and deliver value through disciplined program governance and execution.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Cyber Program, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and cybersecurity risk posture.

• Develop and present key program documents—including the business case, objectives, KPIs, CBA, and target operating models—for review and endorsement by governance bodies (e.g., Cybersecurity Steering Committee, CBIT, and the Board, as appropriate).

Strategic Planning & Resource Management

• Develop a comprehensive resource plan, including staffing, timelines, and budget, in coordination with the Program Sponsor.

• Ensure clarity and agreement on resource allocation and availability to support timely and efficient execution.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Engage stakeholders across relevant departments from scoping through to user acceptance testing (UAT) and post-implementation review.

• Facilitate organizational readiness, adoption, and business ownership of cybersecurity capabilities.

Program Execution & Oversight

• Oversee delivery of program workstreams, ensuring milestones are met within defined scope, time, cost, quality, and risk tolerances.

• Act as the central coordination point for Integrated Delivery Teams across Business and IT functions.

Program Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain robust program governance processes including status tracking, risk and issue management, budget control, change management, and stakeholder communications.

• Collaborate with enterprise risk, change management, and audit teams to ensure compliance and transparency.

Reporting & Accountability

• Ensure timely and accurate program reporting for senior leadership, governance committees, and the Board.

• Vet and secure approvals for major decisions, deliverables, and changes affecting program outcomes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, inspire, and provide guidance to the Integrated Delivery Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a relevant advanced university degree, or equivalent, in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, supplemented by a minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant professional work experience, is required. Alternatively, a university degree, or equivalent, and seventeen (17) years of relevant professional experience, is required.

In addition to the above minimum requirements, the ideal candidate would have:

• Professional experience in the financial services or banking sector, with exposure to international environments, and at least 8 years leading diverse, cross-functional teams – including offshore teams – on complex, large-scale transformation, IT or cybersecurity programs.

• Program Leadership: Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level, multi-stakeholder programs, particularly those involving complex system integrations and alignment with strategic business objectives.

• Strategic and Operational Acumen: Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage risks, scope, resources, and vendor relationships effectively.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated success in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including Executive Committees, Program Steering Committees, and cross-departmental teams. Skilled at preparing and presenting business cases and program updates that drive decision-making and governance alignment.

• Technical and Business Integration: Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IT-business alignment, and risk-based approaches to program delivery. Proficiency in developing Statements of Work, leading vendor selection, and managing vendor performance.

• Governance & Institutional Knowledge: Familiarity with the governance processes and operational context of large International Financial Institutions (IFIs) is highly desirable.

• Certifications and Leadership Skills: Project or Program Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, MSP) is strongly preferred. Must possess exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to foster collaboration, drive change, and deliver results in complex, matrixed environments.

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The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.