Cybersecurity Project Manager - Remote Role

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Halifax; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with a security background to engage executive-level customers and manage multiple cybersecurity initiatives. The role requires strong communication and change management skills to balance priorities in a critical business environment.

Responsibilities include leading programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, aligning with NIST/ISO frameworks, and reporting KPIs to executives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in program/project management.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity program delivery.
• Proven experience managing large cybersecurity initiatives (Sailpoint, Delinea, Azure B2C, Siteminder, ITIL).
• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP Certification

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity programs.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to deliver security initiatives aligned with enterprise goals and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Drive value stream identification, mapping, and continuous improvement across cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical leads to prioritize backlogs and ensure risk-based delivery outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX).
• Report program status, KPIs, and risk posture to executive leadership and steering committees.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile frameworks

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Sailpoint

Delinea

Azure B2C

Siteminder

ITIL

Job description

Company Overview

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

Job Description

Client is looking for a strong Project Manager with a security background and excellent communication skills to effectively engage with executive-level customers. The candidate should be capable of managing multiple projects and change management requests simultaneously and have proven experience handling competing priorities in a critical business environment to support business needs. Additionally, the individual should be skilled in establishing tracking and reporting mechanisms using standard templates for project status and progress reporting.

Day to Day Job Duties

(what this person will do on a daily/weekly basis)

• Lead and manage cybersecurity programs
• Oversee cross-functional teams to deliver security initiatives aligned with enterprise goals and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Drive value stream identification, mapping, and continuous improvement across cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical leads to prioritize backlogs and ensure risk-based delivery outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX).
• Report program status, KPIs, and risk posture to executive leadership and steering committees.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business strategy.

Basic Qualifications

(what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each)

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in program/project management.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity program delivery.
• Proven experience managing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives (Sailpoint, Delinea, Azure B2C, Siteminder, ITIL service management).
• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP Certificate

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world.

NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

Compensation

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [$80.00/Hour to $90.00/Hour CAD]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all Canada locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

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