Program Delivery Lead (f/m/x) – CTO SM&R Pillar

Deutsche Bank Technology in Berlin

DB Technology is a global team of tech specialists, spread across multiple trading hubs and tech centres. We have a strong focus on promoting technical excellence – our engineers work at the forefront of financial services innovation using cutting-edge technologies.

Our Berlin location is our most recent addition to our global network of tech centres and growing strongly. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and to creating excellent opportunities for talented engineers and technologists. Our tech teams and business units use agile ways of working to create #GlobalHausbank solutions from our home market.

This role is situated within the Chief Technology Office (CTO), a critical component of Deutsche Bank's Technology, Data, and Innovation (TDI) division, which spearheads the bank's digital transformation. You will play a pivotal role in the Security Monitoring & Remediation (SM&R) pillar, whose vision is to build proactive and automated capabilities to manage evolving cyber threats. Your work will directly enhance the bank's ability to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents, fortifying our defenses through an adaptive, agile, and highly automated approach to threat management.

The Security Monitoring and Remediation (SM&R) Program Delivery Lead (f/m/x) is a critical leadership role responsible for driving the successful execution and continuous improvement of the SM&R program. This individual will establish and mature program governance, optimize project management processes, enhance stakeholder communication, and lead a high-performing team to achieve key security objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in cybersecurity program management, a proven ability to lead and motivate teams, and a commitment to delivering impactful results in a fast-paced environment.

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Your key responsibilities

• Program Governance & Process Optimization: Develop, implement, and continuously mature robust governance frameworks and standardized project management processes to ensure consistent, transparent, and efficient delivery of the SM&R program's objectives.

• Strategic Project & Program Leadership: Oversee the comprehensive planning, execution, and successful completion of all SM&R projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, effective resource allocation, and timely delivery.

• Stakeholder Communication & Engagement: Act as a central point of contact, providing clear, proactive communication on program status, performance, risks, and financial health to leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders, including the PMO.

• Risk & Performance Management: Establish mechanisms for rigorous tracking, reporting, and proactive management of program risks, project performance metrics, and financial aspects, ensuring rapid identification and escalation of issues.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project management team, fostering a collaborative and engaged environment while addressing skill gaps and driving continuous professional growth.

Your skills and experiences

• A track record of Cybersecurity Program Leadership with several years of progressive experience in cybersecurity program or project management, with significant exposure to security operations, monitoring, and remediation environments.

• Several years in a leadership or management capacity, including direct supervision and development of project management professionals or similar teams.

• Governance & Process Expertise with demonstrated success in establishing, maturing, and enforcing program governance frameworks and standardized project management methodologies.

• Exceptional ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, influencing stakeholders and managing expectations effectively.

• Solid understanding of core cybersecurity principles, technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR), and best practices relevant to security monitoring and incident response.

What we offer

We provide you with a comprehensive portfolio of benefits and offerings to support both, your private and professional needs.

• Emotionally and mentally balanced
  A positive mind helps us master the challenges of everyday life – both professionally and privately. We offer consultation in difficult life situations as well as mental health awareness trainings.

• Physically thriving
  We support you in staying physically fit through an offering to maintain personal health and a professional environment. You can benefit from health check-ups; vaccination drives as well as advice on healthy living and nutrition.

• Socially connected
  Networking opens up new perspectives, helps us thrive professionally and personally as well as strengthens our self-confidence and well-being. You can benefit from PME family service, FitnessCenter Job, flexible working (e.g parttime, hybrid working, job tandem) as well as an extensive culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Financially secure
  We provide you with financial security not only during your active career but also for the future. You can benefit from offerings such as pension plans, banking services, company bicycle or "Deutschlandticket”.

Since our offerings slightly vary across locations, please contact your recruiter with specific questions.

This job is available in full and parttime.

In case of any recruitment related questions, please get in touch with Luisa Moderzinski

Contact Luisa Moderzinski: +49 (0) 151 56516413

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