Associate Penetration Test Program Manager

Job Description

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for an Associate Penetration Test Program Manager for a 6-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager - Job Description:
This role involves monitoring the execution of over 250 annual penetration tests, ensuring they meet deadlines and regulatory requirements. The project focuses on overseeing vendor performance, maintaining program processes for audits, and preparing status reports for senior management.

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager - Responsibilities:
• Monitor the end-to-end execution of 250+ annual penetration tests, ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring processes are followed, reporting is accurate, and gaps/errors are addressed.
• Document and maintain program processes and evidence for audits, ensuring alignment with internal and external standards.
• Address escalations, proactively mitigate risks, and foster collaboration with vendors, asset owners, and risk/governance teams.
• Prepare bi-weekly status reports for senior management, highlighting program health, risks, and initiatives.

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager - Mandatory Skills:
• Jira/Confluence
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Cyber Security Program Management: 3+ years of experience in security testing, vulnerability management, or cybersecurity program management.
• Regulatory & Control Frameworks: Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and managing control documentation/testing.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to build relationships, manage escalations, and hold vendors accountable for deliverables.
• Process Documentation & Metrics: Strong skills in creating/maintaining process documentation and defining KPIs to measure program effectiveness.

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Certifications in information security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, CIAM, ITIL)
• Previous work experience within the financial sector or other large enterprise industry
• General knowledge of penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, including web application penetration testing, mobile penetration testing, and network penetration testing
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools, such as Jira, for backlog management and sprint planning
• PMP certification

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager – Assignment Length:
This is a 6-month contract position.

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager - Start Date:
ASAP

Associate Penetration Test Program Manager - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This position is hybrid with 3 days in the office.

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