Cybersecurity Project Manager

The Chamberlain Group LLC; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Short-term incentive

Job summary

The Chamberlain Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise and connected products, translating strategy into funded programs and delivering on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with Information Security, IT, Engineering, Product, Legal, Risk, and Audit teams to achieve security objectives, reporting to leadership with clear status updates and escalating risks as needed. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in Information Technology.
• 2+ years of experience as a project manager, preferably in cybersecurity or information security.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, including initiation, scope, business case, schedule, budget, resourcing, dependencies, and closure.
• Maintain integrated project plans and contribute to the security portfolio roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional project teams across Information Security, IT, Engineering, Product, and business units without direct authority.
• Facilitate planning, status, steering committee, and decision-making forums.
• Track and report project health, KPIs, and risks to security leadership and executive stakeholders; elevate issues, resource conflicts, and decisions needing leadership attention with recommended options.
• Identify, log, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; coordinate risk acceptance and exception decisions through governance.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

This role leads the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects across the enterprise and connected products domains. The Project Manager translates security strategy and risk priorities into scoped, funded, and resourced initiatives, and drives them to completion on time, within budget, and with measurable risk reduction. Success in this role looks like predictable delivery of the security roadmap, clear and candid status reporting to security leadership and executive stakeholders, and strong working relationships across Information Security, IT, Engineering, Product, Legal, Risk, and Audit teams. This role works closely with security architects, analysts, and control owners, and with business and technology partners to achieve security objectives and goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, including initiation, scope, business case, schedule, budget, resourcing, dependencies, and closure
• Maintain integrated project plans and contribute to the security portfolio roadmap
• Lead cross-functional project teams across Information Security, IT, Engineering, Product, and business units without direct authority
• Facilitate planning, status, steering committee, and decision-making forums
• Track and report project health, KPIs, and risks to security leadership and executive stakeholders; elevate issues, resource conflicts, and decisions needing leadership attention with recommended options
• Identify, log, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; coordinate risk acceptance and exception decisions through established governance
• Coordinate delivery of security control, compliance, and audit remediation efforts (e.g., ITGC, ISO 27001, NIST-aligned frameworks) and support responses to internal and external audits and examinations
• Manage vendor and third-party engagement for security tooling and services, including onboarding, deployment milestones, contract deliverables, and budget tracking
• Establish and continuously improve project management practices, templates, and operational processes for the security organization, using agile and hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate
• Drive change management, communications, and adoption planning so that new security capabilities, policies, and processes are understood and used across the enterprise
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by HR)
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in Information Technology
• 2+ years of experience as a project manager, preferably in cybersecurity or information security

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Project management methodologies, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, risk management, and stakeholder management
• Working knowledge of core cybersecurity domains such as vulnerability management, identity and access management, endpoint and network security, security operations, and risk management
• Proficiency with project and work management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar) and the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security topics to non-technical and executive audiences
• Strong organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting priorities

Other

• Able to travel occasionally - domestically and internationally

Preferred Job Requirements

• Project management certification such as PMP or PMI-ACP
• Agile certification such as CSM, SAFe, or equivalent
• Experience managing cybersecurity, risk, or compliance projects in a matrix organization
• Experience in continuous improvement and agile or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Experience supporting audits, assessments, or certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or ITGC/SOX
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong personal interest in security and controls
• Strong presentation skills, including executive-level and board-level reporting
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls

The pay range for this position is $85,500.00 - $162,975.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status.

We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [e-mail].

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

Chamberlain Group also includes Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of loading dock equipment for over 60 years, and Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of access control equipment in the U.S.

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