Tiara M. Young
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic Technical Program Manager with over 12 years of experience delivering impactful cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives for federal agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Expertise in leveraging compliance frameworks to develop scalable security programs while modernizing hybrid environments through Zero Trust architecture, data protection, and control validation. PMP-certified with a strong track record in hands-on delivery using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Recognized for driving Zero Trust implementation, validating security controls, securing data flows, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve secure and compliant solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Program Manager
TWW Enterprises / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enterprise cybersecurity initiatives focused on Zero Trust architecture, automated compliance reporting, and security control integration under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- Led modernization of cybersecurity programs, supporting secure cloud and network transformation.
- Streamlined reporting workflows and optimized project intake processes using Agile methodologies.
- Managed sprint cycles and engineering task tracking through Azure DevOps and Atlassian Jira.
- Ensured alignment with Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-22-09, NIST Special Publication 800-53, and enterprise security policies.
- Produced executive dashboards and risk briefings to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Directed cross-functional teams working on Identity and Access Management, cloud security, and network segmentation.
- Created Microsoft Project schedules to align project milestones with enterprise architecture roadmaps.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Element6 / Brunswick
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Insight Global / PepsiCo
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Consolidated audit documentation to support readiness for regulatory reviews.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Created dashboards to monitor project progress, risk indicators, and task assignments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed implementation of endpoint protection tools across hybrid cloud environments.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Supported risk mitigation planning across infrastructure and network security teams.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Tracked engineering assignments and delivery milestones using Agile tools.
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Apex Systems / Prudential Financial
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
NCP LLC / Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported cybersecurity planning and risk oversight for the Office of Information Security's strategic programs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including deployment of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Enabled secure deployment planning for Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization initiatives.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into the development and deployment of new applications.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Marathon TS / Defense Health Agency (DHA/DHMSM)
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Led cybersecurity delivery for the $4 billion Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM) initiative, focused on secure infrastructure, compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF), and full lifecycle Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.
- Directed Authorization to Operate processes across multiple Department of Defense environments and health IT systems.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Program Manager
SoftTech Consulting
03.2013 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) - Arlington, VA
- Acted as liaison between senior Department of Defense leadership and cross-agency stakeholders.
- Designed and implemented executive dashboards and key performance indicators using Power BI and Tableau.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2010
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Team leadership and direction
- Project coordination
- MS office applications
- Policy and procedure improvements
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 11/2027
- GenAI for Project Managers Series, Project Management Institute, 2024, 2025
Security Clearance
Active IRS MBI (Public Trust)
Technical Tools And Platforms
Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, Confluence, Nessus, Qualys, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Microsoft Defender, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Special Publication 800-53, Risk Management Framework, FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Hybrid Systems, Identity and Access Management, Segmentation, CI/CD Pipelines
Timeline
Cybersecurity Program Manager
TWW Enterprises / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
08.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Element6 / Brunswick
01.2024 - 07.2024
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Insight Global / PepsiCo
05.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Apex Systems / Prudential Financial
10.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
NCP LLC / Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
09.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Marathon TS / Defense Health Agency (DHA/DHMSM)
08.2017 - 09.2021
Program Manager
SoftTech Consulting
03.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Criminal Justice
Morgan State University
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