Cyber Security Project Manager

TEKsystems; United States; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute enterprise cybersecurity initiatives across technology, security, and business teams. You will lead complex programs from initiation through delivery, maintaining plans, RAID logs, and governance artifacts.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and excellent communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of project management experience in cybersecurity/IT initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, execution of cybersecurity initiatives from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, schedules, and governance artifacts.
• Monitor progress, risks, issues, dependencies, and actions for on-time delivery.
• Prepare executive status reports and governance updates for stakeholders.
• Drive portfolio governance and steering committee activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk and issue management

Analytical thinking

AI-enabled productivity tools

Education

PMP Certification

CAPM Certification

Agile Certification

CSM Certification

SAFe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

AI productivity tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. This individual will partner closely with cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, and business teams to drive complex programs from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has experience managing multiple concurrent projects involving diverse stakeholder groups and competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and technology initiatives from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, RAID logs, status reports, meeting documentation, and project artifacts.
• Monitor project progress, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items to ensure successful execution and timely delivery.
• Coordinate efforts across multiple teams and stakeholder groups to align project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and expectations.
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, workshops, and stakeholder reviews while documenting decisions and tracking action items to completion.
• Prepare concise executive-level communications, dashboards, status reports, and governance updates.
• Identify, help mitigate project risks, issues, resource constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Support portfolio governance activities including steering committees, portfolio reviews, and executive reporting.
• Drive accountability across project teams and assist stakeholders in resolving obstacles that could impact project delivery.
• Leverage AI-enabled productivity tools to improve project planning, reporting, documentation, meeting synthesis, action tracking, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and knowledge repositories within enterprise collaboration platforms.
• Promote consistency in project management methodologies, reporting standards, and documentation practices across the cybersecurity portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of project management or program management experience supporting cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise IT initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups and interdependent workstreams.
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, RAID logs, executive status reporting, and governance documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management and collaboration tools.
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled productivity tools to improve project execution, reporting, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Working knowledge of enterprise collaboration platforms, wikis, knowledge management systems, and documentation repositories.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive execution, and achieve outcomes without direct reporting authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CAPM, Agile, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe, or comparable project management certification.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, information security, infrastructure, cloud, or risk management programs.
• Experience creating executive dashboards, steering committee materials, and portfolio governance reporting.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and enterprise security operations.

Nice to Have Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Security Program Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Portfolio Governance
• Agile Delivery Methodologies
• Risk and Issue Management

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on highly visible cybersecurity initiatives that help protect enterprise systems, operations, and data. You'll collaborate with technology and security leaders, gain exposure to large-scale enterprise programs, and play a key role in advancing strategic cybersecurity objectives. The position offers strong executive visibility, challenging cross-functional work, and the ability to leverage modern AI-enabled tools to enhance project delivery and operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.