Cybersecurity Program Manager - Cyber Defense -...

TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: Who We Are At TJX, our Cybersecurity Program Management Office is an integral component of the Office of the CISO organization. We drive strategic alignment and execution of security initiatives across the organization, ensuring consistent planning, prioritization, and delivery of Cybersecurity programs. Our team is responsible for supporting all aspects of our Cybersecurity organization including strategy, execution, delivery, budget and reporting of our services. We are committed to consistently advocate best practices, a continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on best practice, innovation and a positive end user experience. The Cyber Defense Program Manager leads strategic programs, projects, roadmaps, budgets, contracts, and PMO staff within the Cyber Defense organization. This role requires strong collaboration with product managers, engineers, architects, and leadership to align priorities and drive successful project delivery. The Program Manager also represents Cyber Defense in cross-functional initiatives, manages strategic communications, and shapes future direction through long-range planning and roadmaps. What you will do Manage program structures for Cyber Alert & Incident Response, Attack Surface Reduction, and Cyber Defense Engineering, including project planning, communications, stakeholder engagement, financials, and business change management. Define and implement agile and project management methodologies tailored to cybersecurity initiatives. Proactively identify and resolve conflicts across teams and projects. Align strategic goals with execution plans in partnership with product managers, leadership, and stakeholders. Facilitate long-range planning and identify opportunities for operational improvements. Foster cross-team collaboration within the Cybersecurity organization. Partner with other Cybersecurity Program Managers to ensure alignment, awareness, and adoption of best practices. Identify and implement operational efficiencies using IT Service Management (ITSM) principles. Integrate the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) into planning and establish mechanisms for tracking progress. Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments across programs. Promote a culture of continuous improvement. Conduct performance appraisals and provide career coaching to team members. Lead and support a team of 4–6 Scrum Masters and Product Owners. What you'll need 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT or Cybersecurity programs. Excellent business partnering skills across diverse functions and IT service providers. Ability to manage complex workloads across multiple value streams. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, especially NIST CSF. Familiarity with security technologies such as: Firewalls Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Endpoint Protection Experience in managing budgets, resources, and capacity planning. Proven leadership qualities including: Courage Facilitation Negotiation Communication Storytelling Problem-solving Thought leadership Business value orientation Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information. In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Address: 300 Value Way Location: USA Home Office Marlborough MA 300 Value Way This position has a starting salary range of $124,800.00 to $162,300.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives. TJX is the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide, with four global home offices, seven brands, and nearly 4,700 stores in nine countries, and five distinctive branded e-commerce sites. As Associates, we make a difference with our contributions - collaborating in delighting shoppers with hidden treasures. At TJX, honesty, integrity, and treating each other with dignity and respect matter. We offer great opportunities, an incredible culture, and a sense of excitement for the future. Every day is a new adventure, a fresh chance to experience retail. We're not afraid to stand out. Stand apart. Stand for something.