Senior Global Technical Program Manager - Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Readiness

Location: Remote - Ohio, Euclid - Automation, Remote - Connecticut, Remote - Delaware, Remote - Florida, Remote - Georgia, Remote - Illinois, Remote - Indiana, Remote - Kentucky, Remote - Maine, Remote - Maryland, Remote - Massachusetts, Remote - Michigan, Remote - Minnesota, Remote - New Hampshire, Remote - New Jersey, Remote - New York, Remote - North Carolina, Remote - Pennsylvania, Remote - Rhode Island, Remote - South Carolina, Remote - Vermont, Remote - Virginia, Remote - West Virginia, Remote - Wisconsin, Remote – Washington DC 
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Information Technology 
Pay Grade and Range: APM010-P5 ($145,000 - $185,000)
Bonus Plan: AIP  
Target Bonus: 20.0
Recruiter: Allison Schock

 

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria: 
1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service 
2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

 

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Position Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a Senior Global Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead large, complex, enterprise-wide technology programs, with primary responsibility for the ‑PostQuantum‑ Cryptography (PQC) Readiness Program. This is a strategic, multiyear, global initiative designed to protect ‑long-lived data, prepare‑ emerging regulatory requirements, and ensure cryptographic resilience across Lincoln Electric’s IT and product environments.

 

As advances in quantum computing threaten existing cryptographic standards, this role will drive coordinated transformation across enterprise applications (on Prem and SaaS), infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity systems, networks, product development, and ‑third-party vendors. The Senior Global TPM will operate‑ at the intersection of cybersecurity, enterprise IT, infrastructure, cloud, and application engineering, providing integrated leadership across multiple workstreams and regions.

 

This role requires strong program and project management discipline, deep understanding of enterprise IT environments, and the ability to influence outcomes across highly matrixed global teams, including Product Development and Engineering.

 

This position is remote, however we are seeking an ideal candidate in the Eastern or Central time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Global Program Leadership

Lead the end-to-end‑ delivery of large, multi‑year global programs composed of multiple workstreams and sub‑projects.

Define and maintain the program's vision, roadmap, phases, milestones, success metrics, and value realization.

Own overall program scope, schedule, budget, resourcing, risks, dependencies, and change management.

Apply Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid delivery models based on workstream needs.

Ensure alignment with Lincoln Electric’s enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity risk posture, and business objectives.

Post‑Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Leadership

Serve as the overall program lead for Lincoln Electric’s enterprise PQC readiness and transition.

Coordinate the inventory, assessment, and prioritization of cryptographic assets across the environment, including:

Encryption algorithms and cryptographic libraries

Certificates, keys, PKI, and key management systems

TLS/SSL, SSH, VPNs, APIs, and secure communications

HSMs and cryptographic infrastructure

Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, Application Security, PKI/IAM, GRC, and Product teams to align with NIST approved, ‑quantum safe‑ standards.

Establish governance models and operating processes to enable long-term‑ cryptographic agility.

Assess vendor, platform, and product readiness for PQC and influence roadmap alignment.

Monitor regulatory, compliance, and industry developments related to cryptography and quantum risk.

Key Responsibilities (Continued)

Workstream & Delivery Coordination

Orchestrate multiple global workstreams such as:

Awareness and education

Environment hardening and tooling

Cryptographic inventory and risk assessment

Enterprise architecture and standards

Testing, pilots, and phased migration

Governance, compliance, and continuous monitoring

Oversee and support workstream leads and project managers executing individual initiatives.

Manage complex interdependencies across applications, infrastructure, products, vendors, and regions.

Enterprise IT & Product Collaboration

Work closely with teams across enterprise applications (on Prem‑ and SaaS), infrastructure, cloud, operations, and security.

Maintain a strong working understanding of system architectures, deployment models, and integration points.

Partner with Product Development and Engineering teams to ensure PQC considerations are embedded in long-lived‑ systems and products.

Ensure program outcomes meet enterprise standards for security, scalability, reliability, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities (Continued)

Governance, Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

Establish and run formal program governance, including executive sponsorship, steering committees, and working groups.

Serve as the primary point of contact for program status, risks, issues, and escalations.

Deliver executive level‑ dashboards, status reports, and presentations.

Translate complex technical and cybersecurity topics into clear business focused‑ insights.

Facilitate enterprise decision-making and resolve ‑cross-team‑ conflicts.

Ensure compliance and standardization in accordance with Enterprise Digital PMO at Lincoln.

Financial, Risk & Change Management

Own overall program financial management, including budgets, forecasts, and long-term‑ funding plans.

Proactively identify and manage program level‑ risks, assumptions, and constraints, including vendor readiness, resource availability, and technology maturity.

Lead organizational change of readiness, communications, and training coordination across impacted teams.

Continuous Improvement & Transition

Oversee major milestones, cutovers, and transitions to steady state operations.

Lead post‑implementation reviews and audits, ensuring lessons learned are incorporated.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of Lincoln Electric’s PMO and program delivery practices.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business, or equivalent experience.

12-15+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Enterprise IT Program Leadership.

Proven success delivering large, cross functional, ‑enterprise scale‑ programs.

Strong familiarity with:

Cryptography fundamentals (PKI, TLS/SSL, SSH, encryption concepts)

Enterprise applications (on Prem‑ and SaaS)

Infrastructure, network, and cloud platforms

SDLC and Agile delivery practices

Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management‑ skills.

Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations.

Preferred

Experience with Post‑Quantum Cryptography and awareness of NIST PQC standards.

Knowledge of cryptographic agility and long-term‑ key management strategies.

Familiarity with HSMs, KMS, and cryptographic libraries.

Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience in regulated or security sensitive‑ environments.

Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum, CISSP, or CISM.

Core Competencies

Global Enterprise Program Leadership

Multi‑Year Strategic Roadmapping & Execution

Technical & Cybersecurity Acumen

Risk, Dependency & Change Management

Cross‑Functional & Product Collaboration

Executive Communication & Influence

Why Join Lincoln Electric

Lead a high‑visibility, future‑critical cybersecurity transformation.

Shape Lincoln Electric’s long‑term cryptographic and security strategy.

Partner with senior leaders across IT, Security, Infrastructure, and Product Development.

Make a lasting impact on how enterprise systems and products are secured for the future.

 

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.