Cybersecurity Project Manager (Hybrid Houston) - Houston, TX

Sempra Services Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead small-to-medium cybersecurity projects in Houston. This role requires a strong background in cybersecurity operations and project delivery, ensuring projects meet business objectives and stakeholder expectations. The successful candidate will manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverable quality while collaborating with internal and external teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values leadership and offers a hybrid work environment, combining onsite and remote work to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Employer contributions to retirement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Annual performance-based incentive

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience managing IT projects.
• Strong background in cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with vendor selection and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and execution to meet objectives.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders to prioritize solutions.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Project Management

Vendor Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Azure Dev Ops

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Cybersecurity Project Manager (Hybrid Houston)

#25-71796

Houston, Texas, United States

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Job Description

Primary Purpose

The Cybersecurity Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of small-to-medium sized cybersecurity projects that successfully meet business objectives. Provides leadership and inspiration to project team members. Manages third party vendors to ensure they deliver the value and services as contracted. Works closely with business and IT stakeholders to meet expectations and delivers maximum value to the business. The Cybersecurity Project Manager is directly responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, deliverable quality, resource management, and communications with team members and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity operations as well as in project delivery, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with matrixed team members across a broad cross-section of stakeholders. This person is expected to understand and abide by all company policy, standards and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and leads all aspects of project planning and execution to meet the project objectives and deliver value. This includes, but is not limited to, clearly defining scope and acceptance criteria, schedule development/tracking, resource planning, budget planning/reporting, risk/issue management, stakeholder management, communications and training.


• Leads and motivates project teams consisting of both internal and external resources.


• Leads discussions with cybersecurity, IT and business stakeholders to scope, estimate and prioritize solutions that deliver business value. Develop and present business cases to secure project funding.


• Manages all aspects of vendor lifecycle - vendor selection (RFP/RFQ/Sole Source), staffing, execution, quality, etc. Collaborates with supply management, cybersecurity and other internal stakeholders, and comply with company policies and processes


• Proactively engages IT/cyber resource managers, application/system owners and multiple stakeholders to ensure projects are adequately resourced. Addresses multiple competing priorities using tactful negotiation and communications skills.


• Maintains awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices security controls.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or related business/technical discipline.


• Minimum of 2-5 years direct experience performing on and/or managing IT projects.


• Proven experience on projects of large and small security related initiatives to successful completion.


• Utility specific information security and/or related infrastructure background.


• Demonstrated knowledge of vendor selection, testing, implementation, and operations of standard security technologies.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding review findings and make cost effective recommendations to management.


• Strong analytical skills from a business perspective including operating, technical, financial and other related fields.


• Ability to work effectively on multiple small-to-medium sized projects within a team structure and excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Working knowledge of multiple project delivery methodologies - waterfall, agile, etc.


• Demonstrable knowledge of one or more project management tools - MS Project, Jira, Azure Dev Ops, et al.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Business Administration, Project Management or related business/technical discipline.


• Energy/utility industry and/or industrial operations technology specific information security and/or related infrastructure background.


• Bi-lingual English and Spanish.

Work Schedule

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.

Area of Interest

Information Technology

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Location

Houston Center of Excellence-TXHS

Job Details

Pay Range Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.

The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience.

$125,600.00 - $188,400.00 / year

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