Project Manager, Security

nesto; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mortgage technology company in Canada seeks a Project Manager, Security to drive critical security initiatives. This role involves leading end-to-end project management for security frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has significant project management experience, cybersecurity knowledge, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, reflecting a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Employee mortgage program

Generous vacation policy

Premium benefits plan

Health and wellness budget

International work program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with 2–3 years in cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, encryption, firewalls, and cloud security.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for security initiatives.
• Collaborate with various technical and business teams.
• Track project status and report to executive leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Proficiency with PM tools

Education

PMP or CAPM certification

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

Asana

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Our mission is to provide a positive, empowering, and transparent property financing experience that is simple from start to finish. Our team consists of skilled technology experts, caring mortgage specialists, and a diverse marketing team, all working together to lead change in the mortgage industry.

At nesto, we're proud of:

• Our clients love our positive, empowering, and transparent mortgage financing experience. Our 4.5-star Google reviews speak for themselves!
• We won the 2023 & 2024 CLA Lender of the Year award, recognizing our excellence in lending services.
• We are a B Corp certified organization, highlighting our dedication to making a positive impact on our society and our planet.
• Our highly skilled, diverse, and collaborative team makes everything possible!
• Our Mortgage Cloud platform gives financial institutions full access to nesto's proprietary technology, powering a better client experience from start to finish.

About the role

Salary range: $120,000 - $135,000 CAD

The Project Manager, Security is a critical new role established due to increased security initiatives and the immediate demand for a dedicated project management resource. This position will drive key security initiatives, such as SOC and MSSP migrations, which are essential for integrating security across the nesto Group (nesto, CMLS, and Intellifi) and supporting increased audit activities. Success requires strong project management skills, an IT/infrastructure background, and ideally GCP expertise, to coordinate security projects, ensure timely and high-quality completion, and maintain effective stakeholder communication.

You report directly to the VP of Security for security projects and functional duties, and you'll have a dotted reporting line to the Associate Director, IT Operations Project Management, who manages your day-to-day operational activities.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead end-to-end project management for security initiatives such as IAM (Identity & Access Management), DLP, Business Resilience, vulnerability management, penetration testing, incident response programs, and yearly compliance audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, 3402).
• Support the implementation of security frameworks, standards, and controls in alignment with industry best practices (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls).
• Collaborate with technical teams (Security, Infrastructure, Application Support, IT Ops) and cross-functional stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, HR, Finance).
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, RAID logs, and communication plans.
• Track, monitor, and report on project status, risks, and issues to executive leadership and governance bodies.
• Act as a liaison between security engineers and business units to translate technical requirements into actionable business deliverables.
• Ensure change management, training, and awareness components are built into security projects.
• Continuously improve PMO standards, documentation, and methodologies within the security program portfolio.

Who we are looking for

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2–3 years in cybersecurity, risk management, or IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of security concepts (IAM, encryption, firewalls, cloud security, vulnerability management).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.).

Preferred (but not a must)

• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience working in FinTech, financial services, or highly regulated industries.
• Background in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) security projects.
• Bilingualism: French and English.

What we offer

• Contribute directly to shaping the experience that modernizes the Canadian mortgage industry.
• Take advantage of nesto's employee mortgage program that provides our employees with the best, exclusive, preferred low rates.
• Benefit from a generous time-off policy, including 4 weeks of vacation per year.
• Enjoy a premium benefits plan fully paid by nesto, including a top-class insurance plan and unlimited access to telemedicine and mental health services, for you and your family from day 1.
• Access to an annual health and wellness budget.
• Take your work internationally with our temporary international work program.
• Seize the possibility of working in a hybrid mode. We have beautiful offices in downtown Montreal (Peel Station) and our spaces are dog-friendly!

Diversity & Inclusion

At nesto, we believe that creativity and collaboration are the result of a diverse team. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all.