First Citizens Bank is looking for a Cybersecurity Portfolio Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the execution of the bank's enterprise cybersecurity strategy (project and BAU) across four core domains: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Strategic Intelligence, Red Team Operations, and Centralized Reporting. This role ensures programs are delivered on time, aligned to enterprise objectives, and drive measurable risk reduction. The Portfolio Manager will partner with senior leaders, domain leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, monitor performance, and ensure accountability in execution.

Remote eligible.

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage the planning, execution, and performance tracking of cybersecurity initiatives across GRC, Strategic Intelligence, Red Team Operations and Centralized Reporting.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure all initiatives align with the bank's enterprise cyber strategy, regulatory expectations, and broader business objectives.
• Governance and Reporting: Establish portfolio-level governance routines, deliver executive-level reporting on progress, risks, dependencies, and resource utilization. Develop and maintain executive reporting including regulatory and execution milestone mapping, sequencing and dependency mapping. Communicate program vision, mission, and roadmap to stakeholders, product owners, and teams.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, gaps, and interdependencies, and resource utilization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between cyber leadership, business units, and enterprise portfolio management teams to ensure transparency, prioritization, and alignment.
• Metrics & Measurement: Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs to measure effectiveness of portfolio delivery and cyber risk reduction.
• Financial Management: Partner with Corporate Finance and domain leaders to oversee budget, forecast, resource allocations for portfolio initiatives and help drive strategic cost saving opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive consistency in portfolio management practices, identify process improvements, and mature execution capabilities across domains.
• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with all levels of the organization, external stakeholders, and partners to execute the strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Business Strategy or Management Consulting
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, program/portfolio management, or related roles within financial services or highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains, including GRC, Strategic Intelligence, offensive security (red teaming), and business aligned functions.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex portfolios with multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, risk management practices, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, FFIEC).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit that enables you to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and communicate product vision, strategy, progress and gather feedback to drive capability improvements.
• Strategic planning and execution, with a talent for turning complex challenges into actionable solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to use data-driven metrics to communicate change and risk reduction.
• Proficiency with portfolio/project management tools and reporting platforms (Clarity, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, Power BI).
• Strategic and tactical thinker with a track record of driving execution and measurable outcomes.

CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• PMP, PgM, or Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
• CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) or GIAC Red Teaming certifications a plus.

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $128,000 and $195,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.