Technical Project Manager - Information Security/IT Operations and M&A

Position Overview:
Fusion HCR is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a contract supporting a leading global gaming organization. This hybrid role, based in Las Vegas, NV, requires a seasoned project management professional with strong experience in IT infrastructure, operations, security and preferably Mergers & Acquisitions. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating with global teams, managing complex technology rollouts, and supporting corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Project Leadership & Management:
  • Serve as a champion for Agile principles, practices, and values within project teams.
  • Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex technical projects across cybersecurity, M&A integration, and IT operations domains, primarily utilizing Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Work with product owners (or equivalent) to define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs and sprint backlogs, ensuring clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Empower and support self-organizing, cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality increments iteratively.
  • Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and impediments, escalating as necessary to remove blockers for the team.
  • Manage project budgets and resource allocation within an Agile context, ensuring value delivery within financial constraints.
  • Foster transparent communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the team and processes through regular retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Cybersecurity Focus:
  • Manage and oversee cybersecurity projects, including but not limited to:
    • Agile implementation of security controls (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP).
    • Iterative security hardening initiatives.
    • Managing backlog items for vulnerability management and penetration testing remediation.
    • Agile development and deployment of security awareness training programs.
    • Developing and iterating on incident response plans and running tabletop exercises.
    • Managing compliance projects (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) using an Agile approach for control implementation and auditing.
  • Collaborate with security architects, engineers, and analysts to ensure project alignment with security strategies and policies, integrating security by design.
  • Understand and articulate cybersecurity risks and their potential impact on business operations to the team and stakeholders.
• IT Operations & Infrastructure Management:
  • Oversee projects related to IT infrastructure enhancements, upgrades, and migrations (e.g., cloud adoption, data center consolidation, network upgrades) using Agile principles for iterative delivery.
  • Manage projects focused on improving IT service delivery, operational efficiency, and reliability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Work closely with IT operations teams to ensure project outcomes are supportable, align with operational best practices, and facilitate smooth handover.
  • Understand common IT operational challenges and how project initiatives can address them through iterative improvements.
• M&A Integration Expertise:
  • Lead the integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, adapting integration plans to an Agile execution model where feasible.
  • Develop and execute detailed IT integration plans, covering network, infrastructure, applications, data, and security, breaking down large efforts into manageable sprints.
  • Identify and remediate IT and cybersecurity risks associated with M&A targets, prioritizing remediation efforts.
  • Coordinate the migration and consolidation of IT systems, services, and data using incremental approaches.
  • Manage cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure seamless integration, facilitating inter-team dependencies.
  • Develop iterative cutover plans and minimize business disruption during transitions.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in technical project management.
  • At least 5 years specifically managing projects in cybersecurity, M&A IT integration, and/or IT operations using Agile methodologies.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional technical projects on time and within budget in an Agile environment.
  • Demonstrable experience with M&A lifecycle, particularly integration planning and execution, with an understanding of how Agile can be applied to these phases.
  • Strong practical knowledge of various cybersecurity domains (e.g., network security, endpoint security, identity & access management, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security).
  • Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components (networking, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud platforms).
• Certifications (Required/Preferred):
  • Required: CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I), or other equivalent Agile Project Management certification.
  • Highly Preferred:
    • PMP (Project Management Professional - especially if experienced with Agile at Scale), SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification, or similar.
    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
    • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
    • ITIL Foundation or higher

 Why Join Fusion HCR?
At Fusion HCR, we connect talented professionals with leading companies. Our consultants enjoy working on cutting-edge projects while receiving dedicated support from our team. Join us and be part of impactful initiatives in the dynamic gaming industry.