Security Program / Project Manager

WaveStrong, Inc.

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Corrective Action, Data Visualization, DevOps, Endpoint Security, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft PowerPoint, Network Security, Physical Security, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Management, Security Infrastructure, Security Software, Storytelling
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Exciting Security Program / Project Manager contract opportunity.

Requirements

  • 7 plus years of program or project management experience, with several years in cybersecurity or technology programs.
  • Experience leading enterprise transformations such as cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, M&A transitions, or organizational re‑architecture to to lead a broad portfolio of security initiatives across multiple domains, including Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Data Protection, Application & AI Security, Endpoint Security, Security Operations, Governance/Risk/Compliance, Physical Security, Infrastructure and  engineering transitions.
  • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-workstream portfolios.
  • Strong understanding of security concepts across identity, network, cloud, data, operations, and GRC.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including executive presentation development, storytelling, and strategic framing.
  • Proficiency with PM tools, dashboards, and presentation tools (e.g., PowerBI, PowerPoint, data visualization platforms).
  • Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and influence without authority.
  • Experience evaluating, recommending, and implementing commercial hardware and software security products to augment and enhance enterprise cybersecurity program.
  • Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risk, implement or maintain quality assurance processes, make improvements, and solve problems or takes corrective action when problems arise

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI tools to enhance program management. Ability to evaluate, adopt, and govern AI capabilities responsibly within program workflows.
  • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Agile/SAFe.
  • Experience with security transformation programs, cloud migrations, or enterprise-scale transitions.
  • Background working with engineering, IT, DevOps, security operations, or regulated environments.
  • Ability to create polished executive collateral for board-level or audit-level reviews

About the Company

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WaveStrong, Inc.