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UL Solutions · 1 week ago

Cybersecurity Performance and Program Manager

Northbrook, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

UL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Performance and Program Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the cybersecurity department, ensuring strategic initiatives are executed efficiently, and acting as a key liaison between the CISO and other departments.

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Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Transformation Program Management: Program Manage the (2026) UL Solutions Cybersecurity Transformation Program. Scope includes Project Workstreams and UL Project Workstreams

Strategic Planning: Assist the CISO in developing and implementing the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap

Project Management: Oversee and manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget

Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration across departments

Program Planning & Execution: Support and mentor PMs in the planning, execution, and delivery of Cybersecurity initiatives to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Manage the Cybersecurity Initiative “Funnel” of planned initiatives

Resource Management: Hire and develop PM resources for Cybersecurity projects and coordinate requirements with stakeholders to ensure appropriate resources (personnel, technology, budget) are available to meet project schedules

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Cybersecurity team, external Cybersecurity partners, IT, HR, Corporate Communications, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of programs and projects

Risk Management: Proactively identify project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution

Project Documentation & Reporting: Oversee documentation and work results for cybersecurity projects to ensure compliance with UL Solutions Way 2.0 PM Methodology (where appropriate), including project plans, status reports, timelines, and budgets

Continuous Improvement: Lead the development of performance improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights. Recommend process enhancements and new practices to optimize program effectiveness and cybersecurity awareness

Benchmarking & Industry Best Practices: Provide expert guidance on industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity performance management, benchmarking internal performance against industry trends

Metrics Reporting Process Standardization: Develop and implement standardized processes for managing and reporting cybersecurity metrics, automating wherever possible

Technology & Tools: Work with internal teams to evaluate and implement tools and platforms to improve metrics reporting and performance measurement

Executive Reporting: Prepare and present program performance results to senior executives, providing actionable insights and recommendations, as required

Long Range Planning (LRP): Draft Cybersecurity LRP presentations, in support of the CISO and finalize the LRP with input from the CISO and other leaders

Board of Directors Presentations: Draft Cybersecurity Board of Directors presentations, in support of the CISO and then finalize with input from the CISO and other leaders

Qualification

Cybersecurity Program ManagementPerformance MeasurementProject ManagementPMP CertificationAgile CertificationCISSP CertificationData Visualization ToolsAnalytical SkillsRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementBenchmarkingExecutive ReportingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field and 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or performance management within cybersecurity or IT-related fields

PMP, Agile, CISSP, or other relevant PM or Cybersecurity certifications

Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)

Expertise in performance reporting and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Excel)

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Proven experience managing complex projects, tracking performance metrics, and leading cross-functional teams

Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, practices, and technologies

Experience with performance management frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs, and benchmarking