Cybersecurity Project Manager, Sr

Entergy; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Mississippi is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager to oversee high‑complexity, enterprise‑scale initiatives from initiation to close. You will assemble cross‑functional teams and partner with CS, IT and business units to deliver business value while controlling scope, timelines and risk.

The role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of cybersecurity processes, and proven ability to manage multiple concurrent programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, IT, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.
• Security and IT certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage high‑impact, complex, enterprise‑level projects through the project lifecycle.
• Engage stakeholders across management, senior leadership and multiple business units to drive buy‑in and delivery.
• Ensure excellent outcomes by applying PMO processes, methodologies, and techniques.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in planning and execution of critical projects.
• Apply appropriate process rigor to change control and scope alignment.
• Develop mitigation strategies for cost, timing, and quality risks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cybersecurity knowledge

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP certification

Security IT certs

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Cybersecurity (CS) Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management for high complexity, high enterprise impact, and high visibility projects over the entire life of the initiative. The Senior CS Project Manager understands complicated business objectives and scope and assembles a team to deliver superior results for their projects. The Senior CS Project Manager works closely with accountable delivery leaders in CS, IT and other business unit organizations to ensure assigned projects deliver on business objectives and value, while managing scope, timeline, budget, and technical risk. The Senior CS Project Manager is responsible for multiple complex projects at one time. This position requires strong knowledge of Cybersecurity technology processes and implementation procedures and proven leadership skills to provide the necessary structure around key strategic initiatives and high impact transformative enterprise-wide projects.

Workplace Flexibility

Hybrid

Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities (in addition to Project Manager job duties):

• Manage high impact, complex, and enterprise-level strategic projects through the project life cycle. Engage stakeholders including management and senior leadership across multiple business units to drive buy‑in and delivery of transformative projects.
• Ensure excellent outcomes by utilizing project management processes, methodologies, and techniques, and contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing. Drive process excellence in project management methodologies to promote execution effectiveness.
• Support business functional leaders in the development and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in the planning and execution of business‑critical projects.
• Apply appropriate level of process rigor to facilitate change control decisions which impact project scope and deliverables and drive alignment of key stakeholders.
• Use critical/systems thinking skills to challenge project assumptions to achieve higher quality outcomes.
• Manage complex procurement in the acquisition of related software, products and services.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks; track and review vendor deliverables (as applicable).
• Ensure operational excellence by influencing requirements and technical design to achieve business outcomes and align with architecture, compliance, and security standards.
• Influence the deployment, communication, and change management strategy of assigned projects to minimize or eliminate business disruption, implemented with a robust design which meets the underlying business need and communicated to impacted stakeholders to maximize buy‑in and solution acceptance.
• Engage the solution owner to identify and address implications associated with the implementation of strategic projects and create mitigation strategies which support full realization of project benefits.
• Manage risks in strategic projects to identify critical risks early and develop effective mitigations.
• Develop effective countermeasures in tandem with the solution owner in response to misses in cost, timing, and/or quality in maintaining overall project objectives.
• Reconcile complex project financials including actuals, accruals, labor, invoices, and contracts. Recommend adjustments to improve forecasts.
• Provide regular and target audience communications to leadership, external stakeholders, project teams, and steering committees to inform business decisioning.
• Forecast initiatives to project strategic plan goals and assess current performance.
• Review project deliverables for quality, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• PMP or similar certification a plus.
• Other certifications such as security and IT are a plus.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 8+ years of project management.
• Experience with phase/stage gate PMO processes.
• Must have experience with Project Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project, P6, etc.) to create and manage complex schedules with a Work Breakdown Structure.
• Experienced with communications and engagement at multiple levels: technical individual contributors, contractors, vendors, management, and executive management.
• Familiarity with current Cybersecurity tools and strategies to protect against threats, vulnerabilities and resiliency of an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated success leading multi‑functional teams through program lifecycle (phase gate) while managing risk and project finances.
• Self‑starter with the ability and willingness to problem‑solve, prioritize, negotiate, and manage changing deadlines. Critical thinking a must.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, ability to motivate others through influence and challenge assumptions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management reporting software required.
• Strong business acumen & collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven ability to liaison with internal, cross‑functional, and external teams.
• Demonstrate a consistently high level of communication with all levels of leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities; adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Relationship builder, influential and strategic partner (business partner).
• Demonstrated project management competencies.
• Comfortable working in high stress, high visibility, resource‑constrained, and deadline‑driven environments.
• Technical background with IT and Cybersecurity systems.
• Knowledge of key cybersecurity standards (such as NIST‑CSF) and an understanding of executing projects in a regulated environment (e.g., SOX, NERC CIP, FERC, NRC, etc.).
• Proficient in office tools such as Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with meeting scheduling, meeting facilitation, and collaboration tools including online meetings, instant messaging, and video conferencing.
• Ability to manage multiple cross‑functional project resources to ensure successful implementation of projects.
• Experienced with procurement processes including contract and vendor management.
• Available to travel as needed, be available, and able to work irregular hours for project go‑lives and deadlines.
• Must be able to report to the Entergy office as required during normal working hours for collaboration meetings and on‑site events and must satisfy residency requirements per Entergy's Work Location Flexibility policy.
• Must be able to work from home in a low‑noise, relatively distraction‑free home office environment with high network bandwidth and to be available during normal business hours except for excused absences.

Primary Location

Mississippi – Jackson; Arkansas – Little Rock; Louisiana – New Orleans; Texas – The Woodlands.

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.