Senior Project Manager/Leader

Akkodis group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis group is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Leader focused on Cybersecurity and IAM initiatives in Toronto. The role involves leading large-scale projects, managing cross-functional teams, and applying cybersecurity frameworks to ensure compliance and security goals are achieved effectively. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing complex cybersecurity projects and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Project Manager.
• Hands-on experience with IAM or similar cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience leading projects with 30+ stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cybersecurity projects, including IAM and security analytics implementations.
• Manage multi-year projects with accountability and adaptability.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST).

Skills

Cybersecurity Project Management

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

IAM (Identity & Access Management)

Risk Management Frameworks

Job description

The client is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Leader with a specialized focus on Cybersecurity and Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives. This is not a general PM role—ideal candidates will have direct experience managing large-scale cybersecurity programs involving cross-functional teams of 30+ members.

Job Title:Senior Project Manager/Leader

Job Location: Toronto, ON/Hybrid

Job Description:

Must Haves:

• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Project Manager (not a generalist PM)

• Successfully led projects with 30+ stakeholders or team members

• Strong presentation and communication abilities

• Hands-on experience with IAM or other cybersecurity-related initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex cybersecurity projects, including IAM, PAM, and security analytics implementations

• Apply cybersecurity risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST) to guide delivery

• Define security-aligned requirements and ensure compliance with organizational policies

• Manage multi-year, multi-stakeholder projects with accountability and adaptability

• Align cross-organizational teams toward common security goals and successful outcomes

• Deliver projects on time and within scope, while effectively managing change