Cyber Project Manager | Onsite - Riyadh | Contract

Socium - Teams Done Differently; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Socium - Teams Done Differently in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Cyber Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives on client projects. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering programs that align with client requirements, timelines, and quality standards.

You will manage scopes, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of cybersecurity experience with project management.
• Proven track record managing cybersecurity projects and coordinating technical teams.
• Experience in Cyber Managed Services project management preferred.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification required.
• Strong planning, organizational, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee cybersecurity projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, technical stakeholders, and client representatives.
• Oversee delivery of Cyber Managed Services projects aligned with SLAs and contracts.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Prepare project plans, status reports, dashboards, and management updates.
• Facilitate project meetings and governance reviews.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Track milestones and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Job description

We are seeking experienced Cyber Project Managers to support the client's cybersecurity initiatives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidates will have 8–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in project management. Experience managing Cyber Managed Services projects is highly preferred.

The successful candidates will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and oversee cybersecurity projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, technical stakeholders, and client representatives.
• Oversee the delivery of Cyber Managed Services projects, ensuring adherence to agreed service levels and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Prepare project plans, status reports, dashboards, and management updates.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder communications, and governance reviews.
• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and client expectations.
• Track milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation to ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity policies, processes, and governance requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with relevant project management experience.
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity projects and coordinating technical teams.
• Experience in Cyber Managed Services project management is strongly preferred.
• Professional certification in PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 is required.
• Strong project planning, organizational, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within agreed timelines.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.