IT Project Manager - Security

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead initiatives within the information security portfolio, coordinating across IT, legal, risk, audit, procurement, and business teams. You will guide cross-functional project teams, manage risks, and ensure quality and stakeholder satisfaction in alignment with JE Dunn’s strategy and values.

The role requires coordinating with change managers, documenting requirements, and driving project outcomes while upholding strong communication with sponsors

Qualifications

• Knowledge of information security concepts, risk management, audits or assessments.
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to collaborate with legal, risk, compliance and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads initiatives within information security portfolio from initiation to closure.
• Coordinates cross-functional project teams and stakeholders across IT, legal, risk and business units.
• Manages project risks, issues and change requests.
• Ensures adherence to schedules and budgets and communicates status to leadership.
• Facilitates project meetings and documentation for audits and compliance.

Skills

InfoSec knowledge

Jira Software

Excel

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in business administration, information systems, computer science or related field

Tools

Jira Software

MS Office

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The IT Project Manager will lead initiatives within the information security portfolio, coordinate activities across information technology, legal, risk management, audit, procurement, business teams and third parties as required throughout the project lifecycle . This position will lead cross-functional project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, manage project risks and issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. This position will be accountable for project outcomes, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE

• Oversees the development of and executes project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Manages assigned initiatives within the information security portfolio from initiation through implementation, transition and closure
• Supports the coordination and organization of project documentation and evidence required for applicable audits, assessments, contractual obligations and compliance activities.
• Leads project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to team members to synergistically accomplish goals.
• Ensures adherence to project schedules and budgets, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Facilitates project meetings, including kickoff, status updates, and stakeholder meetings.
• Conducts project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Ensures project documentation is complete, including project charters, requirements, and change requests.
• Fosters a positive project culture and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Coordinates with change managers to develop and implement change requests within projects.
• Builds alignment among technical, legal, risk, compliance, business and third party stakeholders with differing priorities and responsibilities.
• Promotes accountability by establishing clear ownership, documenting commitments and following through on decisions and outstanding actions.
• Communicates complex project information clearly and concisely to project teams, sponsors and leadership and facilitates escalation when decisions or intervention are required.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of information security and risk management concepts, security frameworks and audit or assessment processes
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis in Excel – Intermediate
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Knowledge of modern ITSM toolsets - Jira Software
• Organizational skills – Advanced
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail – Advanced
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs
• Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively – Advanced
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelors degree in business administration, information systems, computer science or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements,equivalentrelevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years project management or similar experience (Preferred)
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Normal office environment
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

About JE Dunn

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