The Senior Project Manager will lead a multi-phase, three-year program focused on strengthening enterprise security, access governance, and cybersecurity initiatives. This individual will oversee strategic security-related projects involving Identity Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance, and data protection initiatives.
This role requires a seasoned project management professional who can effectively coordinate technical and business teams, facilitate communication, gather and document requirements, and drive project execution across multiple workstreams. While deep technical expertise is not required, the ideal candidate must possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and be able to ask the right questions, document information clearly, and communicate effectively with stakeholders and technical teams.
The Senior Project Manager will also support additional cybersecurity initiatives aimed at securing the company’s environment and will collaborate closely with internal security leadership and infrastructure teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
Lead a large-scale, three-year IAM program consisting of multiple project phases
Manage multiple cybersecurity and security-related initiatives simultaneously
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies
Security & Cybersecurity Initiatives
Coordinate projects related to:
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Access security and governance
Compliance and data protection initiatives
Support cybersecurity projects focused on improving and securing the enterprise environment
Partner with infrastructure, security, and data warehouse teams to ensure alignment and successful implementation
Stakeholder & Communication Management
Act as liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership
Facilitate discussions to gather requirements and clarify business needs
Ask probing questions to uncover risks, gaps, and dependencies
Document technical and business information clearly for project teams and stakeholders
Prepare and present project updates, steering committee materials, and executive reports
Risk, Compliance & Governance
Identify and escalate project risks, issues, and blockers
Ensure alignment with security and compliance standards including:
PCI
PII/Data Privacy requirements
Internal security policies and governance standards
Maintain project governance and documentation standards
Team Coordination
Coordinate cross-functional teams across cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and business units
Define project roles and responsibilities
Motivate and guide project team members toward successful outcomes
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred
Experience
8–15 years of project management experience
Proven experience managing enterprise-level or large-scale initiatives
Experience leading cybersecurity or security-related projects preferred
Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams
Familiarity with IAM, MFA, DLP, compliance, and access security concepts strongly preferred
Certifications
Preferred certifications include:
PMP (Project Management Professional) strongly preferred
CAPM, Agile, Scrum, or other project management certifications are a plus
Security-related certifications are beneficial but not required
Skills & Competencies
Strong senior-level project management capabilities
Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
Ability to translate technical discussions into clear business communication
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable working with technical teams without needing deep technical expertise
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability
Pay Range:
$89,800.00 - $125,500.00
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
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