Director, Cyber Program – Transformation

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank

. Oversee delivery of cyber security outcomes and drive enterprise-wide changes to meet the organization’s cyber security strategic objectives .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing cyber security program delivery, strategic planning, and financial management, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and drive organizational change while ensuring effective communication and governance.

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Cybersecurity Program ManagementEnterprise ArchitectureFinancial PlanningStakeholder ManagementLeadership & Coaching

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityDigital ModernizationBudgetingForecastingBenefit Realization MeasurementProject GovernanceCloud PlatformsSecurity FrameworksProcess ManagementCapability Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiationPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMPMPTOGAF

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityITEnterprise ProgramsStrategic ObjectivesGovernanceResource ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementCriminal Background CheckCredit Check

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee delivery of cyber security outcomes and drive enterprise-wide changes to meet the organization’s cyber security strategic objectives
Plan, oversee, and organize resources required to achieve corporate cyber objectives
Facilitate governance, monitoring, communication, escalation, and presentation of the cyber security roadmap
Facilitate and support strategic planning processes for identifying cyber security program priorities and articulating strategy and roadmap
Develop budget and financial planning documents and facilitate approvals
Oversee assignment of delivery leads or project managers and ensure proper project governance
Perform financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the cyber security program
Monitor cyber program execution and delivery
Drive complicated, enterprise-wide initiatives with cyber security impact and provide executive reporting
Collaborate and negotiate with technology and business leaders to gain support for initiatives and resource needs
Address delivery challenges and escalate promptly as required
Provide leadership and coaching for delivery leads and project managers
Measure, monitor, and report on benefit realization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT/Cyber, with at least 5 years in leading enterprise programs
Proven track record in leading cyber transformation or digital modernization programs
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and security frameworks
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or TOGAF are a plus
Good understanding of accounting and financial management
Good understanding of benefit realization measurements techniques
People & resource management
Strategy and Financial Planning
Process & capability Management
Technology Roadmaps
Ownership & Accountability
Good documentation skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills, with proven track record of developing relationships and communicating conceptual information effectively to individuals unfamiliar with subject material
Strong organizational skills: demonstrated ability to manage time and adhere to tight deadlines
Confident, personable, credible professional presence
All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
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