{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5c2b42a24277bfca72b41112","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5c2b42a24277bfca72b41112","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5c2b42a24277bfca72b41112","title":"Application Security Program Manager","description":"Application Security Program ManagerLocation: Fully Remote, East Coast.Candidates based in Maine must be available to work onsite twice per month.Duration: 6 month contract with likely extensionPay: $45-$50/hrPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Application Security Program Manager to support the transition of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) initiative into an ongoing operational program. This role will drive application security maturity, risk reduction, process improvement, and adoption of security best practices across technology teams.The ideal candidate brings strong cybersecurity program management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to lead organizational change across complex, cross functional environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the transition of SSDLC processes into ongoing operational ownership, including documentation, workflows, handoffs, and service expectations.Manage program roadmaps, priorities, dependencies, risks, and continuous improvement initiatives.Coordinate application security processes, including risk assessments, security reviews, vulnerability scanning, remediation, exceptions, and release activities.Drive adoption of security practices through training, security champion programs, developer guidance, and stakeholder engagement.Partner with development teams to establish risk based remediation plans, track progress, and resolve blockers.Monitor application security metrics, including program adoption, remediation performance, application coverage, and control effectiveness.Facilitate working groups, leadership reviews, and cross functional stakeholder meetings.Coordinate related initiatives involving security tooling, repository governance, platform integrations, third party application security, and developer enablement.Translate technical risks and policy requirements into actionable plans, executive level reporting, and recommendations for leadership.Required Qualifications8 to 10 years of leadership, cybersecurity program management, and change management experience.Proven experience improving application security program maturity.Experience managing Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) processes.Strong stakeholder management and organizational change leadership skills.Ability to coordinate initiatives across multiple teams and drive results through influence.Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.Ability to pass all required background checks.Preferred QualificationsExperience managing enterprise cybersecurity or application security programs across multiple teams.Working knowledge of software development practices, security requirements, code and dependency scanning, vulnerability management, remediation, and risk treatment.Experience coordinating security architecture, governance, risk, and compliance stakeholders.Ability to translate technical and policy issues into actionable plans and executive level reporting.","company":"Robert Half","rawCompany":"robert half","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-28T10:00:07.622Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-3013.01","title":"Security Managers","slug":"security-managers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Security Program Manager","description":"Application Security Program ManagerLocation: Fully Remote, East Coast.Candidates based in Maine must be available to work onsite twice per month.Duration: 6 month contract with likely extensionPay: $45-$50/hrPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Application Security Program Manager to support the transition of a Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) initiative into an ongoing operational program. 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