Title: Program Manager
Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)
Duration: 5 Months


A Security Program Manager responsible for supporting and executing enterprise security initiatives across cross-functional teams. This role focuses on program coordination, tracking, and execution support, while partnering with engineering, IT, and business teams to deliver security initiatives such as vulnerability management, compliance, and secure development practices.

Operating within a centralized Security PMO, the role ensures consistent tracking, reporting, and follow-through, supporting larger programs led by senior program managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of security programs and workstreams (e.g., vulnerability remediation tracking, compliance readiness, security tool rollout).
• Track deliverables, milestones, risks, and dependencies across teams.
• Ensure timely follow-up on action items and drive closure across stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining program plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, IT, Product, and Security teams to gather updates and maintain alignment.
• Facilitate recurring meetings (status calls, working sessions) and document outcomes.
• Serve as a point of contact for program updates and coordination within assigned workstreams.
• Support integration of basic security practices within SDLC workflows (e.g., tracking security testing, issue remediation).
• Assist in translating security requirements into trackable deliverables.
• Maintain dashboards, trackers, and status reports for assigned programs.
• Provide concise updates on program progress, risks, and issues.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across reporting artifacts.
• Communicate program updates clearly to technical teams and PMO leadership.
• Follow structured communication practices for risks, blockers, and escalation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in program management, project management, or PMO support roles
• Experience working in cross-functional, technical environments (engineering or IT preferred)
• Familiarity with basic security concepts (e.g., vulnerabilities, risks, compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to security or technical programs (internships or prior roles)
• Experience with Agile teams and tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Entry-level certifications (e.g.,CAPM, Security+, Scrum)
• Understanding of SDLC or product development processes

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 40.00/hr.