Cybersecurity Project Manager

Hired Remoteli; Colombia; Remote; COP 183,580,555 - 257,012,777; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay in USD

100% remote work

Flexible time-off

Learning opportunities

International team

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee and coordinate IT projects for a managed IT services client. This role is fully remote and requires expertise in Agile methodologies and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience managing IT projects, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay in USD and flexible time-off are offered, making it an attractive position for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience managing end-to-end IT projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget adherence.
• 2+ years practical experience working with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall frameworks.
• 2+ years proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and teams.
• 2+ years solid understanding of IT concepts such as infrastructure, networks, and software development lifecycles.
• 2+ years experience identifying project risks and implementing mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage IT projects from initiation through delivery.
• Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into tasks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Communication

Risk management

Analytical skills

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Planner

Monday.com

Job description

Only resumes in English will be considered

Please ensure that your portfolio is includedwithyour resume. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

About Hired Remoteli

HiredRemoteliis a recruitment agency connecting top-tier talent acrossLatin Americawith companies in the United States. We specialize in sourcing, vetting, and placing high-performing remote professionals.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Managed IT Services company with a strong focus on cybersecurity, based in Brooklyn. Their cybersecurity-first approach ensures that businesses are safeguarded against constantly evolving digital threats, providing comprehensive IT solutions to keep operations secure and efficient.

Role Snapshot

• Location: LATAM (Remote)
• Schedule: Part-time (Monday to Thursday | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM ET)

Position Summary

The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing IT projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. This role acts as the primary point of contact between clients, internal technical teams, and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and effective collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of IT environments, experience working with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position requires strong organizational skills, proactive risk management, and the capability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage IT projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, systems, networks, and support teams to translate business requirements into technical tasks and milestones.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and dependency tracking using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday, ClickUp).
• Coordinate technical resources, manage workloads, and ensure appropriate allocation across projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify technical risks, dependencies, and blockers, and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and status meetings as applicable (Agile/Scrum or hybrid environments).
• Ensure IT deliverables meet quality standards, security requirements, and compliance guidelines.
• Act as the primary point of contact between technical teams, stakeholders, and clients, ensuring clear communication of expectations and updates.
• Track and manage change requests, scope adjustments, and impact analysis.
• Support deployment, release planning, and post-implementation reviews.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including requirements, technical specifications, timelines, and risk logs.
• Assist in continuous improvement of IT processes, workflows, and project management best practices.
• Escalate issues when necessary and support timely resolution to minimize project impact.

Requirements (Must-Have)

2-3 years' experience managing end-to-end IT projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget adherence.

2+ years practical experience working with Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Waterfall frameworks, with the ability to adapt methodology based on project requirements.

2+ years proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and vendors, including status reporting, expectation management, and issue escalation.

2+ years solid understanding of IT concepts such as infrastructure, cloud services, networks, software development lifecycles, and system integrations (hands-on technical execution not required).

2+ years experience identifying project risks, managing dependencies, and implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on delivery.

2+ years of experience in creating and managing project schedules, allocating resources efficiently, and adjusting plans based on changing priorities or constraints.

2+ years experience creating and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, meeting minutes, and performance reports.

2+ years hands-on experience using tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp, or MS Project to track progress and manage tasks.

2+ years of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions in fast-paced IT environments.

2+ years demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Technical Skills (Required)

• Professional Services Automation (PSA).
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) experience will be a plus but not mandatory.
• Microsoft To Do.
• Microsoft Planner.

Tools & Systems

• Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive).
• Time tracking: Hubstaff.

Why Join

Competitive pay in USD

100% remote— work from home or anywhere

Flexible time-off

Work with an international team

Learning opportunities

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