Senior Program Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Cybersecurity

4 Hours ago • 8 Years + • $120,335 PA - $136,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Program Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Cybersecurity role involves leading cybersecurity efforts throughout the M&A lifecycle, from due diligence to post-close integration. Responsibilities include evaluating the cybersecurity posture of acquisition targets, leading due diligence assessments, developing and managing integration plans, overseeing remediation of gaps, and establishing a repeatable M&A cyber assessment framework. The role also involves presenting risk summaries, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and collaborating with various teams. The primary aim is to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks associated with M&A activities, safeguarding investments, and contributing to the company's growth and resilience in cybersecurity.
Must have:
  • 8+ years in cybersecurity, risk management, or program management with M&A support.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk domains.
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs in complex or regulated environments.
  • Experience conducting due diligence or third-party risk assessments.
  • Exceptional communication and executive reporting skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Business, or related field.
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with TSA structures and IT disentanglement or carve-outs.
  • Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) or project/program certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe).
  • Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, tech).
  • Exposure to international M&A activity and cross-border data security considerations.
Perks:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K with Matching
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Corporate Fitness Program
  • A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

Job Details

Overview: We are seeking a Senior Program Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Cybersecurity to lead cybersecurity efforts across the M&A lifecycle, from due diligence through post-close integration. This role will be critical in identifying cyber risks in target companies, designing secure integration plans, and ensuring acquired entities align with our cybersecurity and compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of cybersecurity acumen, M&A experience, and cross-functional program management expertise. What You'll Be Doing: M&A Lifecycle Cybersecurity Oversight
  • Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, and IT to evaluate the cybersecurity posture of acquisition targets during due diligence.
  • Lead cybersecurity due diligence assessments, including threat exposure, compliance gaps, and technology stack analysis.
  • Provide risk-based recommendations to senior leadership on potential cyber liabilities or red flags.
Integration Program Leadership
  • Develop and manage cybersecurity integration plans across acquired entities—focusing on identity/access management, network segmentation, threat detection, data protection, and regulatory alignment.
  • Oversee remediation of discovered gaps post-close and track progress through metrics and dashboards.
  • Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and HR teams to address any contractual, regulatory, or privacy-related cyber issues.
Governance & Reporting
  • Establish and maintain a repeatable M&A cyber assessment and integration framework, including playbooks and checklists.
  • Present cyber M&A risk summaries and mitigation strategies to executive leadership and board-level risk committees.
  • Ensure alignment with internal cybersecurity policies, industry standards (NIST, ISO, CIS), and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA depending on industry).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as the primary cybersecurity liaison across Corporate Development, Security, IT, and business units involved in M&A.
  • Lead working groups and integration task forces involving both internal teams and acquired company personnel.
  • Provide input to contracts and transition service agreements (TSAs) from a cyber risk perspective.
What We Are Looking For: Required:
  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or program management, with 3+ years directly supporting M&A activities.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk domains—network security, IAM, data protection, regulatory compliance, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs in complex or regulated environments.
  • Experience conducting due diligence or third-party risk assessments.
  • Exceptional communication and executive reporting skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Business, or related field.
Preferred:
  • Familiarity with TSA structures and IT disentanglement or carve-outs.
  • Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) or project/program certifications (PMP, PgMP, SAFe).
  • Experience in highly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, tech).
  • Exposure to international M&A activity and cross-border data security considerations.
Why Join Us?
  • Shape and operationalize the cyber risk lens for one of the company’s most strategic functions.
  • Work directly with senior leadership to safeguard investments and reduce risk during acquisitions.
  • Build scalable, enterprise-wide M&A cyber capabilities that support growth and resilience.
  • Join a fast-moving, collaborative, and forward-looking cybersecurity organization.

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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

  • 401K with Matching 

  • Flexible Time Off 

  • Corporate Fitness Program 

  • A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values


If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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About The Company

We are a proven, passionate bunch of disruptors. Our work is all about tapping into your potential so we can deliver the best solutions and customer experiences on the planet. Collaboration, respect, and a great work-life balance earned us the title of "Best Place to Work- Employees' Choice" by Glassdoor. Our people are smart, creative, rock stars with over 400 patents and 10,000 people years of domain expertise. Blue Yonder is the world leader in digital supply chain and omni-channel commerce fulfillment. Our intelligent, end-to-end platform enables retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers to seamlessly predict, pivot and fulfill customer demand. With Blue Yonder, you can make more automated, profitable business decisions that deliver greater growth and re-imagined customer experiences. Blue Yonder - Fulfill your Potential.™

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