Information Security Project Specialist (Infosec PMO)

ZS; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work

Job summary

ZS in India is seeking an Information Security Project Specialist to drive end-to-end security projects with cross-functional teams across New Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru. You will manage resources, budgets and timelines while liaising between InfoSec and end users.

The role requires 7–10 years in information security and project management, with PMP/Agile and Security+ certifications preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required and travel is expected as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience, including Information Security, project management (5+ years), and team management.
• PMP-PMI certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Agile certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Security+ or equivalent certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.

Responsibilities

• Executes the end-to-end management of security projects: including resource management, communications, training requirements, change management 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 InfoSec and end-users when applicable
• Maintains the efficiency of the project management process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment. Identifies and mitigates potential risks
• 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;
• Works well within a structured environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP/PMI certification

Agile certification

Security+ or equivalent

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. 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.

Our most valuable asset is our people.

At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systemsthe 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 part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.

Information Security Project Specialist

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 projects: including resource management, communications, training requirements, change management 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 InfoSec and end-users when applicable
• Maintains the efficiency of the project management process such as planning, scheduling, and budget and risk assessment. Identifies and mitigates potential risks
• 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;
• Works well within a structured environment in which team members can work together as an efficient team.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience, including Information Security, project management (5+ years), and team management.
• PMP-PMI certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Agile certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position.
• Security+ or equivalent certification desired, or completion within a year of assuming the position. (CISM- Certified Information Security Manager, CompTIA Security+, Etc ) Project plan development experience, including charter, scope, project management approach, management plans, statement of work, cost estimates, schedule.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; ability to interface and influence all levels within the organization, including facilitation, consulting, negotiation, and presentation.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills working with multiple stakeholders across several technology platforms and business areas
• Strong technical skills and experience. The ideal candidate has lead projects relating to Information Security deliveries or migrations (Vulnerability Management, Identity and access management, Cloud Strategy & Governance, Data Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Asset Management, Security awareness & training) Project plan and budget management.
• Knowledge of project management best practices,
• Experience identifying and mediating risk.

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