Project Manager-Cybersecurity

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the Cybersecurity program, also defining project objectives and overseeing quality control throughout the life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall Cybersecurity program, including all associated medium to large Projects
• Create project plans, budgets, and manage project flows with little oversight or guidance
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with Senior Leadership and stakeholders
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Follow and utilize processes and procedures as defined by the PMO to manage project deliverables
• Properly communicate project status using the proper report format to Senior Leadership, project stakeholder, and project team members
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
• Ensure cybersecurity service renewals are made on-time and in budget
• Manage a wide range of security projects, including: NIST, PCI, Security Engineering, Access Management, SIEM/SOC Activities, Renewals, Technology exploration, Device patching, training, XDR/EDR, policy/procedure creation, minimum security standards for Infrastructure/cloud/SaaS, and Incident management
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates and presentations on progress within the Cybersecurity program
• Track project financials and spending to provide reporting
• Actively alert leadership to project risks and issues

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering required or equivalent experience
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum etc. are a plus
• 5+ years managing programs and large, complex projects
• 10+ years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Responsible, organized, analytical, curious, and results oriented
• Strong familiarity with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Being adept at project management software, such as Smartsheet and/or MS Project is a big plus
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management clients and other departments
• Experience managing large and multi-million-dollar, global projects that span across thousands of locations
• Technical experience within several infrastructure domains, including: Infrastructure, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and Governance/Risk/Compliance
• Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Familiar with cybersecurity services, including: PCI, NIST, SOC, Risk Management, Access Management
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial