Cyber Security Project manager

ComTec Information Systems (IT); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems (IT) in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cyber security initiatives including Firewall, Endpoint Protection, and network segmentation. The role emphasizes formal PMO processes and Stage Gate methodologies, requiring strong collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in large IT projects and 5 years in cyber security programs, with hands-on budgeting, resource loading, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT project management.
• 5 years of experience in managing cyber security projects.
• Familiar with PMO and Stage Gate processes.
• Proficient with ETC, EAC, SPI, CPI metrics.
• Experience with resource-loaded schedules and budgeting.
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects with internal and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage cyber security projects such as Vulnerability Management, Firewall, End Point Protection, and Network Segmentation.
• Manage projects from business case-to-implementation.
• Project Management includes budget management, resource allocation, kick off meetings, project planning, project execution and control, communication, risk analysis, quality assurance, team and vendor management, and project implementation.
• Lead design workshops, assessments, and troubleshooting sessions.
• Apply waterfall delivery methodologies, standards and tools.
• Lead end-to-end technical fixes/implementation, including hardware installation, environment setup, production certification, software deployment, integration development, testing and deployment, data management, and vendor technical activities.
• Perform actual vs. planned analysis at the project level and forecast cost of the project.
• Develop project plans/scope/schedule and track progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with various technical and non-technical resources to capture project requirements, identify project milestones, communicate project timelines, track action items, and monitor project status.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.

Skills

IT Project Management

Cyber Security Projects

PMO Processes

Stage Gate

Budget Management

Resource Planning

Vendor Management

Job description

Location: Houston, TX (3 days a week onsite)

We are looking for an Sr. Project Manager to manage cyber security projects such as Firewall, End Point Protection, and network segmentation. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented with Stage Gate/waterfall PMO process. Needs to be is a highly collaborative person, working closely with IT and Business stakeholders of the Program.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cyber Security projects such as Vulnerability Management, Firewall, End Point Protection, and Network Segmentation.
• Manage projects from business case-to-implementation.
• Project Management includes budget management, resource allocation, kick off meetings, project planning, project execution and control, communication, risk analysis, quality assurance, team and vendor management, and project implementation.
• Lead design workshops, assessments, and troubleshooting sessions.
• Apply waterfall delivery methodologies, standards and tools.
• Lead end-to-end technical fixes/implementation, including hardware installation, environment setup, production certification, software deployment, integration development, testing and deployment, data management, and vendor technical activities.
• Perform actual vs. planned analysis at the project level and forecast cost of the project.
• Develop project plans/scope/schedule and track progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with various technical and non-technical resources to capture project requirements, identify project milestones, communicate project timelines, track action items, and monitor project status.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in large-scale IT Project Management environment.
• 5 years of experience in managing Cyber Security projects.
• Experience in PMO processes and Stage gate processes.
• Must have experience managing projects using metrics such as ETC, EAC, SPI, and CPI.
• Must have hands-on experience developing resource loaded schedules.
• Must have experience managing budget/cost of the project and projecting monthly forecasts.
• Ability to manage multiple high visibility projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with internal resources and external vendors.
• Must have good experience identifying and managing risks.