Join Mizuho as a Senior Program Manager!
In this role you will report to the US Program Management Execution Tower Lead within the Transformation & Delivery Office (TDO). The mandate is to manage the Cyber Security program portfolio including project intake, governance and reporting while leading and developing a team of Program Managers delivering Cyber Security-related programs and projects across TDO.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Manage end-to-end portfolio management of Cyber Security programs and projects including project intake, governance and reporting , ensuring alignment with CISO’s Cyber Security Strategy, regulatory expectations and industry best practice
- Leading and managing a team of Program Managers responsible for the delivery of Cyber Security-related programs and projects across TDO, providing direction, prioritization and quality oversight across the portfolio
- Ensuring Program Managers are driving the delivery of key Cyber Security initiatives from design through to delivery including development of target state business processes, build and adoption of technology solutions to enable security controls
- Ensure target end state is delivered inclusive of governance change, business process re-design and appropriate Cyber Security controls
- Working across functions and legal entities to structure the work-efforts required for successful delivery
- Understanding cross-functional impact of proposed technology solutions and identifying areas of efficiency
- Providing appropriate portfolio-level reporting, risk and status updates on Cyber Security programs to senior management and other key stakeholders
- Oversight of program and project level resources including those provided by 3rd party providers
- Direct line management of Program Managers, including performance management, resource allocation across the Cyber Security portfolio, and management of the career growth of Mizuho employees under direct supervision
Requirements:
- Significant experience and track record of delivery of major Cyber Security programs and initiatives at large and complex financial institutions. This includes how to structure major initiatives, project planning, budgeting and resource allocation
- Deep understanding of cross-functional processes as well as the technologies and data which enable these
- Strong working knowledge of Cyber Security domains (e.g. Threat and Vulnerability management, security operations, data protection, Identity and Access Management, Security Governance) sufficient to manage program delivery and engage credibly with technical Cyber Security stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team of Program Managers, including workload prioritization and delivery oversight across a portfolio of programs
- Strong knowledge and experience of regulatory change management, including Cyber Security-related regulatory requirements (e.g. NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, Technology Control Framework, OCC/FRB/FDIC guidance)
- Working knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving and decision making skills
- Proven experience of team leadership, career development of others and developing individuals in the program and change management space
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills including experience at performing this across multiple functions, committees and areas
- Superior communication skills: both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff
- Tolerance and understanding in multi cultures.
The expected base salary ranges from $200k-$230k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.
We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.
We participate in the E-Verify program.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Significant experience delivering major Cyber Security programs and initiatives at large, complex financial institutions
- Experience structuring major initiatives, including project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Deep understanding of cross-functional processes and the technologies and data that enable them
- Working knowledge of Cyber Security domains, including Threat and Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Data Protection, Identity and Access Management, and Security Governance
- Experience managing and developing a team of Program Managers across a program portfolio
- Knowledge and experience with regulatory change management and Cyber Security-related regulatory requirements
- Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience with team leadership, career development, and developing program and change management professionals
- Exceptional stakeholder management across multiple functions, committees, and areas
- Superior written and oral communication skills with technical and non-technical staff
- Tolerance and understanding in multicultural environments
Mizuho Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mizuho and has not been reviewed or approved by Mizuho.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with plans described as excellent in multiple contexts. U.S. entities provide standard plan options and supporting programs that reinforce overall coverage quality.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) program with employer contributions is available, indicating solid retirement support across entities. While formulas may vary by unit and year, the presence of an employer-funded component is a consistent feature.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as meaningful, accompanied by programs that support childcare and eldercare. Flexible workstyles and family-focused resources broaden the depth of family support.
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What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world. We’re all global citizens, and that’s why our company feels compelled to make an impact through more than just drawing up deals. We prove that it’s possible to do well and do good. We do right by our clients, our community and each other.
