Cybersecurity Program Manager (Defense)

TL;DR

Cybersecurity Program Manager (Cybersecurity): Establishing and maturing the Cybersecurity PMO to standardize delivery methodologies across national security and enterprise resilience programs with an accent on governance, risk management, and portfolio KPIs. Focus on leading end-to-end delivery of large-scale cyber initiatives for government and Fortune 500 clients.

Location: Must be eligible for Government of Canada security clearance (Secret or higher)

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation cyber defense firm partnering with government, defense, and financial services clients to protect critical infrastructure and national security.

What you will do

• Establish and mature the Cybersecurity Program Management Office (PMO), defining its charter, governance model, and operating cadence.
• Standardize delivery methodologies across the practice, harmonizing waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Develop and implement playbooks, SOPs, and portfolio-level KPIs/OKRs for real-time visibility into delivery performance.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale cybersecurity programs spanning architecture, operations, and compliance.
• Manage program scope, budget, risk, and quality for multi-year engagements with national security implications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including security architects, red teamers, and DevSecOps engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience managing cybersecurity programs or large technical delivery portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience standing up or maturing a PMO within consulting, defense, or technology services.
• Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance (Secret or higher).
• Deep working knowledge of cybersecurity domains: SecOps, cloud security, identity, OT/ICS, or threat intelligence.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ITSG-33, or CMMC.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.

Nice to have

• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GSLC.
• Bilingualism in English and French.
• Familiarity with maturity models like P3M3, CMMI-SVC, or OPM3.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on programs with genuine national and allied security impact.
• Flat, high-trust culture within a rapidly scaling firm.
• Access to advanced labs and emerging defensive technologies.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
• Continuous learning budget and certification sponsorship.