Job Title: Project Manager (Cyber/Information Security)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Cybersecurity and Information Technology to oversee and drive the successful delivery of complex security-related initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project planning, coordination, execution, and communication across multiple stakeholders while ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Coordination:
  • Collect, analyze, and summarize information on project phases, tasks, duration, resources, and costs.
  • Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and resource assignments for management approval.
  • Define project scope and manage changes to scope while maintaining alignment with stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
  • Act as the liaison among internal and external stakeholders, business units, and project teams to ensure effective coordination.
  • Facilitate communication across teams to expedite processes and resolve issues.
  • Schedule and lead meetings on project status, issue resolution, and deliverables review.
• Project Execution:
  • Define and monitor specific project deliverables, ensuring they meet quality criteria and deadlines.
  • Develop time estimates, build schedules, and address scheduling conflicts.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues, providing alternative solutions when necessary.
  • Manage project security assessments to ensure approval before Go-Live.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Prepare and distribute comprehensive project plans and status reports for upper management.
  • Collaborate with key project members to document and gain approval for requirements, milestones, and risk management plans.
  • Maintain project risk management plans and ensure proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify, quantify, and develop responses for risks that may impact project timelines, scope, or budget.
  • Implement proactive measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure project success.

Qualifications:

• Experience & Skills:
  • 8+ years of project management experience, with 3+ years specializing in Cybersecurity or Information Security projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including Agile and related software (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Visio, Jira).
  • In-depth understanding of Cybersecurity, IT, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven experience managing IT infrastructure or information security projects.
  • Proficiency in preparing functional and technical documentation, and in handling risk management processes.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards such as GDPR, CCPA, or PCI-DSS.
• Strong ability to navigate organizational complexities and remove delivery roadblocks.