Data Program Manager/Specialist Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Data Program Manager/Specialist oversees program vision, project plans, and risk management for GOHSEP's cyber initiatives. Requires Bachelor's in computer science, PMP certification, and 10+ years of IT or cybersecurity project management experience. Must coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure quality standards, and communicate effectively with executives. Expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and project management tools essential. Recruited by Dice.
Job Description
Data Program Manager/Specialist
Data Program Manager/Specialist
Duties/Responsibilities
Define program vision, roadmap, and success metrics aligned with GOHSEP s cyber
Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules using Microsoft Project and Teams task
Establish risk management framework, perform regular assessments, and implement mitigation
Coordinate cross-functional teams including security engineers, analysts, and vendor partners to meet critical milestones.
Track task completions, manage scope changes, and communicate status to executive
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, CISA).
Prepare weekly status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings highlighting progress, risks, and
Facilitate steering committee meetings and drive consensus on key
Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and applying agile methodologies where beneficial.
Oversee project actions and plan for future tasks
Schedule and coordinate applicable resources as needed for task completions
Use Microsoft Teams task boards and other tools for keeping track of project activities
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. PMP or PMI-ACP certification preferred.
Required Experience
10+ years of project or program management experience delivering complex IT or cybersecurity
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-agency
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and emergency management
Expertise with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Teams Planner, or
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership
Project Management skills
Resource management, project plan creation, task assignments
Clear communicator and ensure all team members are assigned actionable tasks
Responsible for delivering the project from phase of inception to closure
Experience with complex projects which are typically higher risk, high value or are of strategic importance
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Dice Id:
91086868
Position Id:
8668853
