Program Manager, Network Security at Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited

Job description

What you'll do Reporting to the AVP, Cyber Security Program Management, we are seeking an experienced Cyber focused technical Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives in the network and security infrastructure domain. This role will translate enterprise cyber strategy and risk priorities into actionable capabilities roadmaps, security requirements, and technical standards, ensuring a robust and resilient infrastructure security posture. Strategy and Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain a network and security infrastructure capabilities roadmap aligned with organizational cyber strategy and risk assessments. Define and enforce security-focused technical standards and guidelines for infrastructure technologies. Prioritization and Planning: Engage with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives that strengthen network and security infrastructure while balancing business objectives. Drive alignment across engineering, operations, and architecture teams through outcome-driven planning and dependency management. Define, defend, align and adjust iteratively on recommendations: Governance reinforcement. Tool rationalization opportunities. Prioritization of in-flight initiatives (e.g. stop or continue). Capability gaps (e.g., lifecycle automation, analytics). Quick wins (e.g., decommissioning unused tools, automating manual processes). Security posture preservation. Define, defend, align, adjust short-term (0–6 months), mid-term (6–18 months), and long-term (18+ months) roadmap for CTC, including common solutions intended for use across CTC enterprise. Prioritize roadmap initiatives based on impact, cost, and feasibility. Identify areas requiring deeper analysis of integrations, workflows, and dependencies. Embed governance and security controls into roadmap initiatives. Present roadmap to relevant executive stakeholders for feedback and alignment. Delivery: Deliver a detailed capability framework, aligned to the strategic expectations of CISO and deep technical engagement with CTC Platform owners. Capability Heatmap and In-Flight Initiatives Mapped to Framework Expectations. Prioritized recommendations aligned to the approved capability framework. Deep knowledge and technical experience in delivering a comprehensive capability roadmap for network and security infrastructure. Communications: Develop clear, scalable communication plans to share program status, health, and achievements with technical teams and senior leadership. Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for executive reporting. Facilitation & Influence: Facilitate fact-based, data-driven decision-making with domain expertise. Influence technical and business outcomes through strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to gather feedback, identify improvement areas, and implement actionable solutions. What you bring: Experience: 7+ years in program management within technology or cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years focused on network and security infrastructure. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and infrastructure technologies and security architectural strategies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation). Industry Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, or equivalent required. Communication & Influence: Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive consensus across diverse technical and business stakeholders. Track Record: Demonstrated success delivering large-scale security-focused infrastructure projects. Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001). Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence. SAFE certification is a plus. We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs Other perks to support your well-being Career growth opportunitie