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The Associated Press is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Program Manager.  This is a full-time, US-based position and reports to our Director of Information Security.

Position Summary:

 In this role, you will lead the coordination, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and performance metrics within the Information Security portfolio. We’re looking for a cybersecurity enthusiast who can champion the integration of risk management, technology, and business processes across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate and drive the end-to-end lifecycle of key information security projects across the organization to align with program strategy.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of key goals, objectives, and success criteria for the program with key stakeholders and core team.
• Establish and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers and third-party risk assessments.
• Help manage the integration of critical tooling and technologies across the department.
• Consult with business partners, leadership, team members, and other key stakeholders to evaluate and apply suggestions for improving efficiency and success.
• Proactively identifies areas for improvement within the Information Security function and collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term strategies that enhance the organization's capabilities and efficiency.
• Develop and deliver information security training and awareness programs to educate employees on digital safety best practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develops budget planning strategy and tracks expenditures across the Information Security program.
• Define and track success measures to ensure alignment with intended outcomes.
• Instills lessons learned practices on projects, and ensures learnings are communicated to ensure a culture of continuous learning.
• Mentors, guide, and sponsor the development of key talent.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in Information Security management.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, standards, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong technical and operational understanding of risk management and related process.
• History as a teammate and change champion with a bias for action (validated experience of leading others to think and act differently according to business needs).
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong familiarity with security concepts and technologies such as vulnerability management, application security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and/or networking.
• Strong organizational skills and able to handle multiple high visibility issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated dedication to excellence, high quality standards, and attention to detail.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management lifecycle a plus.
• Cybersecurity certifications a plus.

Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required.  Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.

This position may be remote in any U.S. location other than New York, Los Angeles, or Washington, D.C.  where the role will be hybrid. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is 130,000 - $150,000 contingent on experience and other job-related factors. Information Security team members are eligible for a 10% annual bonus based on performance. AP employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan, employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

Application deadline is July 29, 2025, at 11:59PM EST. 

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.