Cybersecurity & AI Program Integration Lead

Cybersecurity & AI Program Integration Lead

Location:  Iselin, NJ
Duration:  12 Month Contract
Pay:  $90/hr, W2 ONLY – NO C2C

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity & AI Program Integration Lead to serve as the central coordination point across cybersecurity, AI/ML engineering, software development, and enterprise governance teams. This role is critical to ensuring alignment, clarity, and execution across complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives involving cybersecurity controls, AI/GenAI development, and enterprise technology platforms.

The ideal candidate excels at navigating ambiguity, facilitating executive-level discussions, and translating complex technical and security topics into clear, business-aligned insights that enable informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of coordination across:

  • Cybersecurity SMEs and Lead Cyber Research Consultants

  • GenAI and Machine Learning engineering teams

  • Full-stack engineering teams

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • Risk, Compliance, Policy, and Governance teams

  • Platform, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams

• Ensure all participating teams have clear context, requirements, priorities, and decision clarity to operate efficiently.

• Facilitate cross-functional discussions with senior technology leaders, cybersecurity executives, and AI governance stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, including:

  • Steering committee materials

  • Progress dashboards and milestones

  • Risk, issue, and dependency summaries

  • Decision and recommendation briefs

• Translate complex technical, cybersecurity, and AI concepts into concise, business-focused messaging for leadership audiences.

• Ensure program activities align with and comply with:

  • Internal cybersecurity requirements

  • Model governance standards

  • AI risk management and control frameworks

• Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies early and drive resolution through structured collaboration.

• Support continuous improvement of governance, communication, and execution processes across the program.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience working across cybersecurity, software engineering, AI/ML, and enterprise technology teams.

• Proven ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

• Experience engaging with executive leadership and facilitating senior-level discussions.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, risk management, and governance concepts.

• Ability to synthesize technical information into clear, actionable business insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting GenAI or advanced analytics programs in regulated or enterprise environments.

• Familiarity with AI model governance, AI risk management, and compliance frameworks.

• Background in program management, technology strategy, or cybersecurity advisory roles.

• Experience creating executive dashboards and reporting for large-scale initiatives.