IT & Cybersecurity Program Manager at CHAOS Industries

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC Accel and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C. San Francisco Seattle and London. For more information please visit .Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to shape and drive the companys project and program execution discipline across IT cybersecurity infrastructure enterprise systems and DoD-aligned technology role combines hands-on project and program delivery with strategic organizational development. You will design lightweight-but-scalable Disciplined Agile ways of working establish foundational project and program governance and set the stage for a future Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO) that supports both corporate initiatives and DoD customer programs.The ideal candidate has deep experience leading IT and cybersecurity project and program teams in secure government environments and brings a strategic mindset suited for a fast-moving high-innovation startup working with the Department of Defense.Responsibilities: Strategic Departmental PMO Foundations & Leadership Establish the initial project and program management framework for the department using Disciplined Agile (DA) methodology principlescontext-driven fit-for-purpose minimal bureaucracy focused on flow and value delivery.Partner with company leadership to align IT and cybersecurity projects and programs with strategic objectives customer commitments and compliance requirements.Drive continuous improvement in ways of working (WoW) team throughput and technical delivery processes.Introduce scalable governance reporting and project controls appropriate for a startup working in regulated DoD environments.Build foundational project and program management practices from the ground up shaping organizational standards and preparing the company for future PMO organizational readiness for a future PMO including intake processes prioritization models work visualization and cross-team coordination.Project Planning & ExecutionLead end-to-end delivery of IT and cybersecurity initiatives supporting DoD programs including infrastructure buildouts system implementations secure network deployments enterprise tools and software or automation capabilities.Build adaptive project plans that incorporate hybrid approaches (Agile Lean Kanban iterative traditional) selected based on context constraints and government customer expectations.Manage scope schedules risks and resources while maintaining alignment with contract deliverables DoD technical requirements and security standards.Coordinate across internal engineering cybersecurity compliance facilities and operations teams as well as any third-party partners or contractors.Build transparent communication channels and cadence-based reporting for executive leadership and DoD customers.Compliance Security & Regulatory AlignmentEnsure all program activities comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements including NIST 800-171/CMMC.Maintain strict adherence to ITAR EAR and all export control regulations.Help establish and uphold policies and procedures for handling CUI and classified materials; ensure teams understand and adhere to secure work protocols.Partner with Information Assurance Security IT and other enterprise teams to support assessment and accreditation activities.Build compliance checkpoints into program workflows to reduce rework improve audit readiness and maintain compliance programs post-operationalization.Contract & Customer ManagementOperate programs in alignment with FAR/DFARS contract requirements and customer expectations.Track and report deliverables milestones burn-down/burn-up metrics risks and performance indicators.Prepare briefings status updates and customer communications for government program offices and oversight personnel.Support on proposals capture activities Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and technical inputs for new business opportunities.Team Leadership & Cross-Functional InfluenceProvide project and program management leadership to establish scalable standards best practices and governance frameworks guiding the evolution toward a formal Project Management Office (PMO).Lead cross-functional teams across cyber IT operations engineering product and other business functions fostering collaboration and execution.Mentor teams on Disciplined Agile Definition-of-Done delivery practices and effective work orchestration.Facilitate cross-departmental relationship building ensuring alignment and transparency across teams.Build a culture of incremental improvement throughput optimization and value-focused execution.Guide workforce planning performance evaluations and professional development for project personnel.Minimum Requirements:Clearance & EligibilityMust be a U.S. citizen eligible for access to government facilities and sensitive information.Ability to obtain additional clearances as required by contract.Education & ExperienceBachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Computer Science Business or related field.5 years of IT and/or cybersecurity project and/or program management experience including 3 years supporting DoD or federal programs.Proven ability to manage programs of $1M value and teams of 10 members.Experience leading in environments without strong existing project management structures.Experience scaling project and program operations within a startup or early-stage organization.Technical & Methodological KnowledgeExpert proficiency with project and work management tools (MS Project Jira Smartsheet) platforms and agile methodologies.Solid grasp of risk management critical path analysis and dependency mapping.Strong understanding of DoD IT systems architectures and cybersecurity frameworks.Familiarity with systems development lifecycle methodologies and DevSecOps concepts.Preferred Requirements:Active Secret clearanceAdvanced degree in a related field.Experience working directly with DoD agencies or military branches.Prior military service or extensive interaction with uniformed services.Experience supporting both CONUS and OCONUS operations.Valuable certifications: PMP PgMP Disciplined Agile Scrum Master/Agile/Scrum or equivalent CISSP ITIL Security or higher DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.Why CHAOSHealth Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits: 401k ( 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA life insurance and moreOur Perks: Free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress codeCompensation Components: Competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance and (coming soon!) annual bonusesTeam Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global officesSalary range: $180000 - $215000The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.#LI-onsiteRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Clerical,ITIL,Cisco,Banking Sales,Human Resource Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 180000 - 215000