Senior Principal, Tech Program Manager – Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead

Northern Trust

Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead overseeing execution of strategic programs and projects aligned to ASM/VM at Northern Trust. Collaboration with senior leadership and responsible for financial management.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,400 - $240,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee execution of strategic programs and projects aligned to ASM/VM Tower
Manage risk and ensure proper resources and prioritization
Lead team of Project Managers supporting complex programs
Direct resolution of complex problems with advanced critical thinking
Develop stakeholder engagement plans and ensure consistent communication
Monitor and manage stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project
Partner with OCM to ensure change readiness and adoption
Implement and lead program-level change control processes
Oversee financial management and performance for projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of direct program and project experience
Experience in Cybersecurity, Regulatory, or Audit-related projects
Experience in leading compliance or remediation programs related to ASM/VM
Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
Superior Communication skills
Organizational Skills to prioritize multiple work deliverables
Expert Analytical Skills for data assembly and analysis
Financial Management experience managing large program budgets between $5M to $20M
Knowledge of global financial institutions and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of and experience in software delivery lifecycle methodologies
A College or University degree; MBA or relevant advance degree a plus
Current or prior PMP Certification is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementfinancial managementdata analysissoftware delivery lifecycle methodologiesrisk managementstakeholder engagementchange control processescompliance programsremediation programs

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillscritical thinkingleadershipproblem resolutionprioritizationstakeholder satisfaction managementteam managementchange readiness

Certifications

PMP Certification