Application Security Program Manager
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Job Description
Robert Half is hiring an Application Security Program Manager for a long-term contract role based in Alexandria, VA (onsite). In this position, you will lead enterprise-wide application security program initiatives by partnering with technology, security, and business teams to improve secure software development practices, increase risk visibility, and coordinate adoption across organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional application security initiatives by aligning stakeholders, priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes across security, development, platform, and business teams.
- Oversee the evolution of secure software development practices by establishing clear ownership, decision paths, service expectations, and repeatable operating routines.
- Manage the program roadmap by tracking dependencies, open risks, improvement opportunities, and progress against strategic objectives.
- Partner with accountable teams to strengthen workflows for security requirements, design assessments, application scanning, issue triage, remediation planning, exception handling, and release readiness.
- Coordinate adoption efforts with development and platform groups using phased rollout plans, developer enablement, training sessions, office hours, and practical implementation guidance.
- Collect stakeholder feedback, identify operational barriers, and drive actions that improve usability, accountability, and program effectiveness.
- Monitor reporting and performance indicators to evaluate program progress, highlight trends, and support leadership decision-making.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure application security practices align with governance expectations, tool usage, and delivery models.
- Escalate unresolved issues and key decisions to appropriate owners while maintaining momentum and follow-through across participating groups.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in leadership roles focused on cybersecurity programs, enterprise initiatives, or related consulting engagements.
- Proven track record advancing the maturity of application security programs within complex organizations.
- Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle practices and how to apply them in modern development environments.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead organizational change in support of security objectives.
- Experience working with vulnerability management, security architecture, governance, risk and compliance, application development, and platform teams.
- Strong planning, reporting, and communication skills, including the ability to translate security needs into actionable program plans.
- Familiarity with developer collaboration tools and governance practices, including environments that use GitHub or similar platforms.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting while coordinating with teams and partners across multiple functions and priorities.
Additional Information
- Location: Alexandria, VA (onsite)
- Job Type: contract
- Compensation: USD 45 - 55 per hour
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan enrollment for hired contract/temporary professionals
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