Information Security Project Associate

Zs Associates; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Pune seeks an Information Security Project Associate to oversee security and compliance projects. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of project management experience and knowledge of best practices. The role involves managing resources, liaising with teams, and mitigating risks. This position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in work location.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Health and well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in project management.
• Sound knowledge of project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage security & compliance projects end-to-end.
• Liaise between IT, Compliance, and Client teams.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.

Skills

Project management best practices

Communication

Resource management

Education

PMP or CAPM certification

Job description

Overview

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

Information Security Project Associate

ZS’s India Capability & Expertise Center (CEC) houses more than 60% of ZS people across three offices in New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. Our teams work with colleagues across North America, Europe and East Asia to create and deliver real world solutions to the clients who drive our business. The CEC maintains standards of analytical, operational and technological excellence across our capability groups. Together, our collective knowledge enables each ZS team to deliver superior results to our clients.

What You'll Do

• Executes the end-to-end management of security & compliance projects: including resource management, change management, client and third-party audit coordination, communications, training requirements, and budget (if applicable).
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Reviews and recommends changes, reductions or additions to the overall project.
• Acts as the liaison between IT, Compliance team, and end-users & ZS Client teams
• Maintains the efficiency of the project coordination process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risks related to program and project management
• Work with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels, including assisting in the development, training, and assignment of work/projects to team members reporting to others.
• Project Status reporting and Stake holder management
• Would play an extended role through InfoSec Service Delivery Team for any events or program support.
• Creates a structure/environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with vendors by communicating with them frequently to answer questions and ensure required delivery of services.

What You'll Bring

• Sound Knowledge of project management best practices
• Having a PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM (Certified associate in project management) will have added advantage.
• Minimum 2+ Years of experience into Project management.

How you’ll grow

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Hybrid working model

ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Perks & Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: www.zs.com