Sr Principal, Tech Program Manager - Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead

About the role

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role Description Northern Trust seeks a Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead to oversee execution of strategic programs and projects aligned to its Attack Surface Management (ASM) / Vulnerability Management (VM) "Tower". This role reports directly to the Head of Cybersecurity Program Delivery. This function is accountable for successful project delivery within Cybersecurity and across the organization. The role will require negotiation and direct collaboration with Senior Leadership within Cybersecurity and across the organization inclusive of technology and business leaders. It will also require periodic reporting to Global CISO and other executive stakeholders. Major Duties Program Delivery: Work with senior leadership/sponsors to define approach, drive execution, manage risk, and ensure proper resources and prioritization. Lead team of Project Managers and other matrixed staff supporting inter-connected, complex programs that are enterprise priority initiatives. Oversee portfolio program management for one of our Cybersecurity Towers, ensuring alignment of program outcomes with strategic objectives. Direct the resolution of highly complex problems by applying advanced critical thinking. Apply industry knowledge, commercial awareness and experience directing enterprise-impacting delivery to achieve program goals. Negotiate with senior leaders across the business. Stakeholder Management: Direct and oversee project and program managers to ensure they: Identify stakeholders who will be affected by programs and projects aligned to the portfolio, including those who may influence its delivery. Understand stakeholder expectations and assess level of interest, influence, and potential impact on the programs and projects. Develop and implement a plan to engage stakeholders throughout the program, including regular communication and consultation to keep them informed and involved. Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with stakeholders to keep them informed about project progress, changes, and any issues that arise. Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, managing any conflicts or issues that arise, and working to gain their support for the project. Monitor and manage stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project, and work to address any issues or concerns that arise. Manage changes in stakeholder expectations or requirements and ensure they are reflected in program plans and deliverables. Change / Risk Management: Direct and oversee project and program managers to ensure they: Partner with Organizational Change Management (OCM) at the Technology and Enterprise level to ensure change readiness and adoption. Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and productive outcomes for the program. Ensure adherence to technology Change Management processes and procedures. Implement and lead a robust program-level change control process to address impacts to scope, schedule, or resources. Financial Management Oversees financial management and performance for projects within the portfolio including: developing and/or managing capital and expense budgets. analyzing and managing budget variance. facilitating annual budget planning. optimizing spend. submitting timely monthly forecasts. Staff Management Determine staffing needs with the team, make hiring and termination decisions, handle salary administration, and ensures resources are available to accomplish priorities. Provide leadership and guidance to full-time and contractor staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and collaboration. Responsible for performance management and career development. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: A successful candidate for the role will have at least 12 years of direct program and project experience. Additionally, the candidate will possess: Experience in Cybersecurity, Regulatory, or Audit-related projects with requisite understanding of terminology, expectations, and sensitivity of information Experience in leading and driving compliance or remediation programs related to Attack Surface Management and/or Vulnerability Management Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives within a leadership role, managing teams and large-scale projects or programs Superior Communication