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Cyber Defense Program Manager - Remote Available

AT The TJX Companies, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc.

Cyber Defense Program Manager - Remote Available

Framingham, MA

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises-our environment is ever-changing, and that's just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Who We Are:

The Cybersecurity Program Management Office (PMO) ensures the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of cybersecurity projects. In partnership with our engineering and operations teams, we strive to consistently deliver value with our services, with a commitment and focus on ongoing improvement. We foster a culture of leadership, collaboration, transparency, and innovation on how we best deliver our work, ensuring value is delivered to our stakeholders, our customers and the business.

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What You'll Do:

The Cyber Defense Program Manager leads programs, projects, roadmaps, budgets, contracts, and PMO staff within the Cyber Defense organization. This role involves building strong relationships with product managers, engineers, architects and leadership to understand priorities and support project delivery. The Program Manager represents the Cyber Defense organization in cross-functional programs, manages strategic updates, and shapes future activities through roadmaps and long-range strategies.

You will:

  • Manage Cyber Alert and Incident response, Attack Surface Reduction and Cyber Defense Engineering program structure including project planning, communications, stakeholder management, finances, and business change management
  • Define and implement agile / project management models
  • Anticipate and resolve conflicts proactively
  • Align strategy and execution with Product Managers, leaders and stakeholders
  • Ensure the facilitation of teams' long-range plans and operational improvement opportunities
  • Foster collaboration between teams throughout the Cybersecurity organization
  • Partner closely with other Cybersecurity program managers on ensuring awareness, alignment and best practices of our services
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and introduce improvements using IT Service Management
  • Incorporate NIST CSF framework within planning and ensure mechanisms to track progress
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments
  • Drive continuous improvement mindset
  • Conduct staff performance appraisals and provide career coaching
  • Oversee 4-6 Scrum Masters and Product Owners

Successful Candidates will have:

  • 7+ years of experience managing large IT / Cybersecurity programs
  • Demonstrated qualities: courage, facilitation, negotiation, communication, storytelling, problem solving, thought leadership, and understanding and driving business value through our services
  • Recruitment and interviewing skills
  • Strong business partnering skills across various functions and IT providers
  • Ability to manage large workloads from multiple value streams
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF
  • Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection

This position has a starting salary range of $122,400 to $159,100 per year.

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. When you're a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It's our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Client-provided location(s): Framingham, MA, USA
Job ID: TJX-TJCOGLOBAL2314756EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program