Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager PMO Governance

Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager (PMO & Governance)Houston, TX | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) | Long Term Contract (Strong Potential to Convert)
Lead the Cybersecurity Portfolio, Governance, and Strategic Initiatives
Are you a cybersecurity program leader who excels at bringing structure to complex organizations, creating executive-ready communications, and driving accountability across large portfolios of initiatives?
Our client is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager (PMO & Governance) to serve as a key partner to Cybersecurity leadership by overseeing portfolio governance, executive reporting, and strategic project execution across a large enterprise cybersecurity organization.
This role goes far beyond traditional project management. You will help lead the operational rhythm of the Cybersecurity organization, coordinating governance across approximately 37 active cybersecurity initiatives, partnering with more than 80 stakeholders, and ensuring leaders have the insights and visibility needed to make informed decisions.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable facilitating executive portfolio reviews, creating board-level presentations, driving governance standards, and managing strategic cybersecurity projects from initiation through delivery.
What You'll DoAs the Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager (PMO & Governance) you'll serve as a trusted partner to Cyber leadership, providing oversight across the cybersecurity portfolio while ensuring strategic initiatives remain aligned, visible, and on track.
Portfolio Governance & PMO LeadershipYou will lead many of the core governance functions that keep the cybersecurity organization aligned and operating effectively.
Responsibilities include:Lead weekly portfolio governance meetings across approximately 37 active cybersecurity initiatives, including strategic investment projects and operational security initiatives.Coordinate portfolio reviews and status meetings involving more than 80 stakeholders across multiple cybersecurity teams.Review project updates, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables prior to executive reviews to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.Establish and maintain reporting standards across projects and programs.Drive accountability across project managers, technical leads, and business stakeholders.Monitor portfolio health and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies when necessary.Continuously improve governance processes, reporting frameworks, and operational effectiveness.
Executive Reporting & Leadership CommunicationsA significant portion of this role will focus on executive communications and strategic reporting.Responsibilities include:Prepare executive presentations, leadership updates, and board-level briefing materials.Develop monthly and quarterly portfolio summaries highlighting accomplishments, major initiatives, risks, and organizational priorities.Create executive dashboards and infographic-style reporting for Cybersecurity leadership.Translate technical project information into concise, business-focused communications for executive audiences.Deliver portfolio insights that help leadership identify trends, risks, priorities, and decision points.Support strategic planning efforts by providing visibility into portfolio performance and execution status.
Strategic Project & Program DeliveryIn addition to portfolio leadership responsibilities, you will manage a small number of highly visible cybersecurity initiatives.Responsibilities include:Lead one to two strategic cybersecurity programs from planning through execution.Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and timelines.Coordinate cross-functional teams across Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Engineering, Architecture, Risk, Compliance, and Business Operations.Proactively identify risks, remove roadblocks, and drive successful project outcomes.Ensure initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with business and cybersecurity objectives.Track project health, deliverables, dependencies, and action items.Partner with technical leaders to support successful implementation of cybersecurity initiatives.
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a highly organized and influential program leader who combines strong project management discipline with exceptional communication and executive-facing skills.Required Qualifications8+ years of experience leading enterprise technology, cybersecurity, program management, or PMO initiatives.Experience managing portfolios, programs, or multiple concurrent projects within complex enterprise environments.Strong experience facilitating governance processes, steering committees, executive reviews, or portfolio management activities.Proven ability to create executive presentations, leadership reports, dashboards, and board-level communications.Experience supporting senior executives through strategic reporting and organizational planning.Strong understanding of cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, cloud, networking, or enterprise IT environments.Demonstrated success managing project plans, schedules, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications.Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical information into executive-level messaging.Proven ability to influence teams and drive accountability without direct authority.Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
Preferred ExperienceExperience supporting one or more of the following:Cybersecurity portfolio managementPMO leadership or governance programsSecurity governance and compliance initiativesEnterprise cybersecurity programsCloud transformation programsInfrastructure modernization effortsRisk management initiativesEnterprise technology implementationsExecutive reporting and board-level communicationsProcess improvement and operational excellence programs
ToolsExperience with many of the following is preferred:Microsoft ProjectJiraServiceNowSmartsheetConfluenceMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft 365Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AzureActive DirectoryEnterprise cloud platformsEnterprise security technologies
Why You'll Love This OpportunityServe as a strategic partner to Cybersecurity leadership.Own governance and reporting for a portfolio of approximately 37 cybersecurity initiatives.Work directly with executives, senior technology leaders, and key stakeholders across the business.Shape how cybersecurity investments and strategic priorities are communicated across the organization.Lead high-visibility initiatives that strengthen enterprise security and operational effectiveness.Join a collaborative and highly respected cybersecurity organization.Strong opportunity to convert into a long-term leadership position.