Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager

Apex Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,578,560 - 277,944,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

ESPP

401K match

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Chicago, IL seeks a Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager to lead global teams on strategic initiatives (PAM, IGA, IAA, DP) in a hybrid setup. You will drive delivery of mission-critical projects, manage budgets up to $3M, and partner with business and technology stakeholders to realize project outcomes.

Applicants should have 10+ years of wide-ranging experience in financial services tech, strong IAM/DP/SOC exposure, and proficiency with MS Project, ADO, Clarity PPM,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a cybersecurity/project management role, including financial services.
• 5+ years leading high-visibility technology projects.
• Experience in IAM, Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management.
• Experience in a matrixed organization and managing budgets $250K–$3M.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or Waterfall and SDLC.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Azure DevOps; Clarity PPM is a plus.
• Strong office tools: MS Office 365 and MS Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams to drive successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects.
• Partner with stakeholders to define project benefits and outcomes.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with estimates.
• Oversee budgets and financial performance for projects.
• Create and submit accurate status reports and maintain artifacts.

Skills

Cybersecurity PM

IAM

Data Protection

Budget management

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Clarity PPM

MS Office 365

MS Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Clarity PPM

Office 365

MS Teams

Job description

# Cybersecurity Technical Project ManagerApply**Job#: 3044518****Job Description:**Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager**Location:** Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)Role OverviewA Cybersecurity Project Manager is sought to lead the execution of strategic cybersecurity projects. This role supports key control areas, including Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA), and Data Protection (DP). The position is accountable for the delivery of highly visible, mission-critical projects.Key Responsibilities* Lead global teams to drive the successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects and programs.* Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define project benefits and outcomes.* Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.* Develop and maintain project schedules, including effort estimates and task sequences.* Lead the resolution of conflicts or escalations to support project delivery.* Create and submit accurate project and program status reports.* Establish and maintain a project artifact repository and ensure adherence to internal software delivery methodology.* Oversee the financial management and performance for projects, including budget development and variance analysis.* Identify project resource needs and manage project staff to deliver tasks and optimize utilization.* Develop project charters and execute project communication plans.Required Qualifications* A minimum of 10 years of overall experience, including work in the Financial Services industry.* At least 5 years of experience leading and managing high-visibility technology projects.* Experience in cybersecurity project management related to Identity & Access Management, Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management.* Experience working within a matrixed organization to deliver complex projects.* Demonstrated ability to handle ambiguous or complex issues and identify creative resolutions.* Experience managing project budgets between $250K to $3M.* Knowledge of software delivery lifecycle methodologies such as Agile/Scrum or Waterfall.* Proficiency with project planning tools like MS Project or Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards.* Experience with Clarity PPM or similar tools for project financial and status reporting.* Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams.Preferred Qualifications* A college or university degree is beneficial. An MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.* A current PMP certification is preferred. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 30, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $97 per hour