Project Manager- Cyber Security

Title: Project Manager- Cybersecurity Programs
Location : DC Metro Area
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of multiple strategic cybersecurity initiatives within a large enterprise Cyber and Information Security organization. This individual will partner with technical leaders, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to coordinate complex projects that strengthen the organization's security posture while improving operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive project manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at managing cross-functional teams, and has experience delivering technology or cybersecurity programs. Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to drive projects from initiation through implementation while maintaining visibility into schedules, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple concurrent cybersecurity projects across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, security, infrastructure, governance, risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, capture action items, and drive accountability for deliverables.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies and escalating when appropriate.
• Track project progress against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives while providing regular status updates to leadership.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize work, and align project objectives with organizational goals.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and technology partners, ensuring deliverables meet contractual expectations.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and project management processes that improve visibility into cybersecurity initiatives and operational metrics.
• Standardize project documentation, templates, and governance practices to improve consistency across programs.
• Support portfolio planning activities, including roadmap development, resource forecasting, and prioritization.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline project execution and enhance team collaboration.
• Ensure projects adhere to enterprise governance standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience delivering complex technology or cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Experience creating and maintaining project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and executive status reporting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating work across multiple departments.
• Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination experience.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity or information security organizations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity domains such as Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), or Security Engineering.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and portfolio reporting.
• Knowledge of enterprise governance, regulatory, or compliance environments.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar project management certification.
• Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and modern enterprise technology environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully delivers multiple cybersecurity projects on schedule and within scope.
• Builds trusted relationships across technical teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Provides clear visibility into project health through effective reporting and governance.
• Anticipates and mitigates project risks before they impact delivery.
• Improves operational efficiency by implementing scalable project management processes and reporting tools.
• Helps drive strategic cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen enterprise security and operational resilience.

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