Technical Project Manager - Cybersecurity

TAWANTECH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with over 10 years in cybersecurity. The role involves leading IT initiatives, managing project scopes, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science or Information Security and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and MS Project is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical project management with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Experience managing security-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize cybersecurity demands.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management tools

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a solid professional background in Cybersecurity to join our Demand and Delivery team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience managing IT initiatives including cybersecurity initiatives, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, align business and technical goals, and ensure secure, timely, and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and prioritize cybersecurity demands, translating them into actionable project plans.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources using Agile, waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Coordinate with security architects, engineers, compliance teams, and external vendors to ensure secure solution delivery.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Ensure all projects comply with internal cybersecurity policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery processes and cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (mandatory).
• 10+ years of experience in technical project management, with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), risk management, and secure SDLC.
• Experience managing security-related projects such as identity and access management (IAM), threat detection, incident response, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project)