Project Manager

About

We are seeking a Project Manager within the Information Security organization to lead planning and execution of complex cybersecurity initiatives across domains such as Identity & Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Data Protection, Cloud Security, Security Operations, and Risk & Compliance.

This role requires a strong project planning leader with expertise in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, delivery process execution, and stakeholder influence across matrixed environments. The ideal candidate translates security strategy into structured execution roadmaps and drives predictable delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery Leadership:

• Develop comprehensive project plans aligned to cybersecurity program objectives
• Build and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) across security initiatives
• Define:
  • scope
  • milestones
  • dependencies
  • resource needs
  • timelines
  • critical paths
• Lead project lifecycle activities from initiation through execution and closure
• Translate security strategies into executable implementation plans
• Support roadmap development for multi-phase cybersecurity initiatives
• Coordinate delivery sequencing across security, infrastructure, application, and business teams
• Maintain integrated master schedules across interdependent initiatives

Program Execution & Coordination:

• Manage multiple concurrent cybersecurity initiatives
• Drive accountability across technical and functional teams
• Track deliverables against milestones and adjust plans as needed
• Identify and manage cross-project dependencies
• Support prioritization across competing security initiatives
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security transformation objectives

Process & Governance Leadership:

• Establish repeatable delivery frameworks across security initiatives
• Maintain project governance artifacts including:
  • RAID logs
  • decision logs
  • dependency tracking
  • milestone tracking
  • executive status dashboards
• Facilitate program steering committee and leadership updates
• Ensure alignment with enterprise PMO standards and security operating models
• Support audit and regulatory readiness where initiatives intersect with compliance requirements

Stakeholder Influence & Communication:

• Partner with leaders across:
  • CISO organization
  • Security Architecture
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Operations
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering teams
• Influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority
• Translate technical security initiatives into business-aligned delivery plans
• Provide executive-level visibility into:
  • delivery progress
  • risks
  • dependencies
  • resource needs
• Facilitate alignment across technical and business stakeholders

Risk & Dependency Management:

• Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain dependency mapping across security initiatives
• Escalate blockers appropriately and proactively
• Support risk-reduction tracking tied to cybersecurity program outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing technology or cybersecurity projects
• Demonstrated strength in project planning and execution within complex enterprise environments
• Advanced experience building and managing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Experience managing integrated project schedules and cross-team dependencies
• Strong process orientation and governance execution experience
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience coordinating across infrastructure, application, and security teams
• Strong written and executive-level communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting initiatives within:

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Vulnerability Management programs
• Zero Trust transformation initiatives
• Cloud security deployments
• Data protection / DLP implementations
• Security governance and compliance programs

Certifications:

• PMP preferred
• Agile / SAFe experience helpful
• Security exposure (CISSP familiarity or equivalent environment experience) a plus

Framework familiarity:

• NIST CSF
• ISO 27001
• CIS Controls
• SOC 2