Manager, Cybersecurity Program Operations

Lead operational execution for Caterpillar’s cybersecurity programs, partnering with Cybersecurity leadership to manage portfolio, budget, vendor negotiations, and program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber portfolio management for Deputy CISO level organizations, including investment prioritization, resource planning, executive reporting, and strategic planning processes.
• Maintain visibility into the Cybersecurity portfolio covering project status, resource allocation, budget performance, risks, and business outcomes.
• Partner with Cybersecurity leaders on strategic planning, annual operating plans, investment prioritization, and execution tracking.
• Evaluate program planning during general and detailed stages; develop strategies to ensure projects are cohesive and aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, manage renewals, and ensure investments align with organizational priorities and business outcomes.
• Hire, develop, and manage project and program managers, including internal staff and external contractors.
• Collaborate with Cyber teams using a disciplined project management approach; coach them on project roles and responsibilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 Caterpillar and external consultants supporting portfolio governance, project delivery, financial management, and operational excellence across Cybersecurity.
• Own budget, finance, and execution activities on behalf of the Cybersecurity organization to optimize resources.
• Work with other Cybersecurity leaders to support high quality forecasting and execution of Cybersecurity spend.
• Leverage information security investments to improve business, administration, and compliance processes.
• Lead complex, high-impact, or volatile negotiations with high business risk.
• Apply product and vendor evaluation knowledge; implement evaluation and selection processes for products, tools, services, and infrastructure components aligned to business needs and architectural principles.
• Optimize standard processes to maximize efficiency of organizational products or services.
• Apply knowledge of contractual and legal matters tied to expenditures (consulting services, maintenance, agreements, acquisitions, outsourcing, etc.).
• Coach others on contract review methods and operational considerations.
• Review and ensure compliance with relevant organizational and legal policies and procedures.
• Teach evaluation and interpretation of contractual language; use process improvement to increase accuracy and efficiency of contract reviews.
• Lead complex programs or projects spanning multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and dependencies.
• Manage scope, schedule, risks, budgets, and program outcomes; translate complex technical or operational information into executive-ready communications.
• Demonstrate presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder communication skills to build trusted partnerships and influence in a matrixed organization.
• Connect strategic objectives to practical execution plans; navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience managing organizational budgets, vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and financial planning activities.
• Experience leading a PMO, portfolio management office, business operations function, or similar governance organization.
• Understanding of information security and the relationship between threat, vulnerability, and information value in risk management.
• Experience in a leadership role with high analytical skills and relationship management; proven ability to lead and execute information security compliance and risk mitigation programs.

Technologies

• PMP
• Agile
• Scrum
• Lean
• CISA
• CISM
• CRISC
• CISSP
• CFE

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Top candidates may also have

• Experience working in a large, global organization.
• Experience developing executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity or risk-management frameworks.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams with strategic planning, governance, operating reviews, and investment decisions.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, or similar project management certification.
• One or more active certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or CFE.

Skills descriptors

• Budgeting
• Conflict Management
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Influencing
• Alignment
• Cross-Team Integration
• Goal Setting
• Planning and Organizing

Additional info

• Primary locations: Peoria, IL, Dallas, TX, or Nashville, TN
• Onsite role: work in the office 5 days a week
• Relocation available for the right candidate
• Sponsorship is not available
• Posting dates: October 9, 2026 - October 22, 2026
• Employment offer conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen

Salary / Pay range

USD 147,760 - 221,640 per year

Compensation and benefits may vary based on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Salary is only one component of total compensation.