Cybersecurity Project Manager

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Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Manager

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 3+ years
• Pay rate: $75-$95/hr.
• Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), 10 days of Paid Time off, and 11 paid holidays
• Job Location: Lexington, MA (Hybrid: 3 on-site days)
• Schedule:  M-F, standard business hours
• Job#: bh18865

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead multiple high-visibility, complex cybersecurity initiatives across a highly regulated and mission-driven environment.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of projects—from planning and execution through delivery and post-implementation—while coordinating across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Lead cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment across stakeholders
• Create and maintain key project documentation (e.g., project charter, business case, RAID log, communications plan, requirements traceability matrix, and project metrics)
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, senior leadership, and executive audiences
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks, issues, and gaps proactively
• Drive project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Support feasibility assessments, prioritization, and resource planning across initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and evaluate process efficiency and strategic alignment
• Collaborate across departments to support enterprise-level transformation initiatives
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders within a matrixed environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Computer Science, or related field preferred)
• 8+ years of experience managing complex, high-visibility projects in a matrixed environment
• PMP certification required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities
• Experience presenting to and facilitating discussions with senior leadership or executive-level stakeholders
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, balance priorities, and drive outcomes
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project documentation and reporting
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with standard business tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects aligned with NIST or similar cybersecurity frameworks
• Background in government, defense, or highly regulated environments
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or related field

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