Senior IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits and retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager specializing in cybersecurity to guide security initiatives from planning to delivery. The role blends remote work with on-site collaboration in Kimberley, SA, requiring strong leadership and cross-functional coordination.

You will drive threat detection implementations, policy development, incident response planning, and vulnerability management, ensuring alignment with NIST/ISO 27001 standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT project management with a cybersecurity focus.
• Experience on projects related to network security, data protection, cloud security, or incident response.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and evolving threats.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; CISSP, PMP, or CISM desirable.
• Hybrid work setup balancing remote and on-site duties.
• Vendor management experience with security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and issues.
• Coordinate with IT, security teams, and business units for solution deployment.
• Develop and manage project documentation including risk assessments and plans.
• Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Ensure alignment with security standards and best practices; oversee security technology implementations.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a specialization in cybersecurity to join their team. This hybrid role offers a strategic blend of remote work and in-office presence in Kimberley, Northern Cape , allowing for flexibility while ensuring essential on-site collaboration. You will be responsible for leading critical cybersecurity projects, including threat detection system implementations, security policy development, incident response planning, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and project management best practices. This position requires exceptional leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, strong communication abilities to interface with stakeholders at all levels, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT security initiatives. We are looking for a proactive individual who can drive security enhancements and protect our digital assets in Kimberley .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with organizational security goals.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and project-specific issues.
• Coordinate with IT, security teams, and business units to ensure successful implementation of security solutions.
• Develop and manage project documentation, including risk assessments, project plans, and status reports.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Ensure projects adhere to relevant security standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee the implementation of security technologies and processes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Proven experience managing projects related to network security, data protection, cloud security, or incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and emerging threats.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. CISSP, PMP, or CISM certifications are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-office duties.
• Experience managing vendor relationships for security solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced cybersecurity certifications.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a critical field.
• Located in Kimberley, Northern Cape .
• Annual performance bonuses.