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Project & Product Management · Heredia · Hybrid

Cybersecurity Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and coordinate a broad portfolio of cybersecurity initiatives across multiple domains, including Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Data Protection, Application & AI Security, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Governance/Risk/Compliance, Physical Security, and Infrastructure Engineering transitions.

In this role, you will drive program governance, cross-functional execution, and stakeholder alignment across complex security programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically conversant in cybersecurity domains, and capable of producing executive leadership-ready reporting that supports strategic decision-making.

You will work closely with engineering, security, infrastructure, compliance, and executive stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity initiatives are delivered effectively and aligned with organizational priorities.

About First Factory

We are a software development company with over two decades of experience, boasting a dynamic team of 175+ professionals actively engaged in diverse projects across various industries. We invite you to join us on this journey as we thrive and embrace fresh challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Program Governance

  • Lead a multi-domain cybersecurity portfolio with multiple parallel workstreams.

  • Define program scope, success metrics, program charters, and cross-functional roadmaps.

  • Maintain governance artifacts such as RAID logs, dashboards, and program readiness reports.

  • Develop executive-level presentations summarizing program status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations.

  • Prepare materials for steering committees and executive leadership forums.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, product, compliance, legal, cloud, infrastructure teams, and external partners.

  • Facilitate alignment on priorities, timelines, dependencies, and risks.

  • Lead planning sessions, architecture discussions, risk workshops, and program integration checkpoints.

  • Ensure program decisions are clearly documented and communicated to stakeholders.

Execution & Delivery Management

  • Build and manage end-to-end program schedules, milestones, and critical paths.

  • Track delivery progress across multiple cybersecurity domains.

  • Identify risks, resolve issues, and manage program changes through structured change control processes.

  • Translate complex technical updates into clear executive-level summaries for leadership.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

  • Manage external vendors and partners supporting security assessments, engineering initiatives, testing, infrastructure, or compliance programs.

  • Ensure partner deliverables and timelines align with program goals.

  • Consolidate partner updates into clear stakeholder reporting and leadership-ready presentations.

Technical Program Support

Support security and engineering teams across initiatives such as:

  • Security architecture reviews, penetration testing, and security assessments.

  • Cloud security enhancements, identity modernization, and network segmentation initiatives.

  • Data protection improvements and resiliency exercises.

  • Security operations modernization, monitoring, detection, and incident-response readiness.

  • Application, platform, AI, and infrastructure security improvements.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

  • Coordinate initiatives related to risk assessments, privacy, compliance certifications, policy lifecycle management, and exception processes.

  • Ensure alignment with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, SOC, Zero Trust, and other industry standards.

  • Produce executive-level dashboards summarizing security posture, risks, and compliance gaps.

Executive Communication

Develop executive communications and presentations, including:
- Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
- Steering committee presentations
- Program strategy reviews
- Risk and compliance summaries
- Portfolio roadmaps and funding proposals

  • Translate technical concepts into clear visuals and narratives suitable for senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.

  • Provide leadership with decision options, trade-offs, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in program or project management, with several years focused on cybersecurity or technology programs.

  • Proven experience managing large, multi-workstream enterprise programs.

  • Experience leading major initiatives such as cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, M&A transitions, or enterprise technology transformations.

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains, including identity, network security, cloud security, data protection, security operations, and governance/risk/compliance.

  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.

  • Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics for leadership audiences.

  • Experience using program management tools, dashboards, and reporting platforms such as PowerBI, PowerPoint, or other data visualization tools.

  • Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

  • Experience using AI tools to enhance program management workflows.

  • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Agile/SAFe certifications.

  • Experience leading large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs.

  • Experience supporting cloud migrations or enterprise-scale technology transitions.

  • Background collaborating closely with engineering, DevOps, IT operations, or security operations teams.

  • Experience developing executive-level materials for board, audit, or regulatory reviews.

Department
Project & Product Management
Role
Cybersecurity Program Manager
Locations
Heredia
Remote status
Hybrid

About First Factory

For over 25 years, First Factory ​has been a place where collaborative excellence meets ​modern technologies. We’re a strong team building exceptional software solutions from Costa Rica​ and LATAM for ​primarily US-based clients. With industry-low turnover, top eNPS globally, and 5 consecutive Inc. 5000 awards, we foster an environment where talented engineers thrive on challenging projects using modern tech stacks.​

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Project & Product Management · Heredia · Hybrid

Cybersecurity Program Manager

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