PCI-DSS Project Manager

SYSTEMTEC; South Carolina; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide PCI DSS compliance initiatives, coordinating with Information Security Governance and IT PMO teams. You will oversee project planning, execution, reporting, vendor coordination, and delivery while providing subject-matter expertise on PCI DSS and cybersecurity project delivery.

Remote work is available for this full-time role, with compensation and benefits including health, dental, disability, life coverage, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 7+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years in cybersecurity or IT risk initiatives
• Experience managing enterprise-wide PCI DSS compliance projects, not limited to audits
• Experience in banking/financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of PCI DSS standards, controls, and compliance frameworks
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with technical teams, business stakeholders, PMOs, and vendors
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks including NIST, cloud, IAM, vulnerability management, and risk management
• Ability to communicate with executives, technical teams, and business partners
• Experience with project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting (preferred)
• Certifications such as PMP/CSM/CAPM/CSPM/CISSP-Associate are preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead PCI DSS compliance initiatives from planning through delivery
• Coordinate enterprise PCI efforts with Enterprise PMO, IT PMO, Information Security Governance, and Lines of Business
• Provide PCI DSS SME guidance and coaching to project teams
• Manage timelines, deliverables, risks, dependencies, reporting, and governance
• Coordinate internal resources, technical leads, SMEs, business partners, and vendors
• Track financials and support forecasting to meet budget and schedule constraints

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity concepts

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

Budgeting/Forecasting

Education

PMP, CSM, CAPM, CSPM, CISSP-Associate or equivalent certification

Job description

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Project Manager for a high-profile PCI-DSS project. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate enterprise-wide PCI DSS compliance initiatives, partnering with Information Security Governance and IT PMO teams. This role will oversee project planning, execution, reporting, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration while providing subject matter expertise on PCI DSS and cybersecurity project delivery.

Required Qualifications for the PCI-DSS Project Manager

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
• 7+ years of project management experience with at least 5+ years supporting cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk initiatives.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-wide PCI DSS compliance implementation projects, not limited to annual audits or assessments.
• Experience working in banking/financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of PCI DSS standards, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives involving technical teams, business stakeholders, PMOs, and third-party vendors.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks including NIST, cloud technologies, IAM, vulnerability management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business partners.
• Experience managing project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting preferred.
• PMP, CSM, CAPM, CSPM, CISSP-Associate, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities of the PCI-DSS Project Manager

• Lead and oversee PCI DSS compliance initiatives from planning through execution and delivery.
• Partner with the Enterprise PMO, IT PMO, Information Security Governance, and Lines of Business to coordinate enterprise PCI efforts.
• Provide PCI DSS subject matter expertise, guidance, and coaching to project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, dependencies, reporting, and governance activities.
• Coordinate and oversee internal resources, technical leads, SMEs, business partners, and third-party vendors involved in project execution.
• Track project financials, support forecasting activities, and ensure successful delivery within established budget and timeline constraints.

Work Location: Remote.

Compensation / Benefits: Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.

***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***