Project Manager

Heitmeyer Consulting; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitmeyer Consulting is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives, including cybersecurity, IAM, and AI-driven programs, within a highly regulated environment.

The role requires managing cross-functional teams, proactively identifying risks, and delivering project artifacts while ensuring alignment with stakeholders. This hybrid, 3-days-per-week onsite position supports initiatives across finance and technology sectors.

Qualifications

• PM with cybersecurity and IAM experience in regulated industries.
• Proven ability to manage complex technology initiatives.
• Strong governance, risk, and documentation skills.
• Experience guiding AI-driven initiatives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity and technology projects with clear requirements and timelines.
• Develop project plans, governance docs, risk logs, and delivery artifacts.
• Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and escalate issues with recommendations.
• Collaborate with technical leaders and stakeholders to align priorities.
• Adjust plans as priorities evolve while maintaining control and delivery discipline.
• Communicate progress and decisions to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IAM

Regulated environments

Governance & controls

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Job description

Project Manager – Technology & Cybersecurity

6+ month Contract

Location:

Hybrid — Chicago (downtown or Naperville), IL, or Tempe, AZ

Onsite requirement:

Three days per week

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives, including cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and emerging AI-driven initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

This role requires a proactive leader who can work closely with highly technical teams, manage changing priorities, and take ownership of delivery. The ideal candidate contributes directly to project deliverables, anticipates risks, resolves roadblocks, and keeps stakeholders aligned and accountable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex technology and cybersecurity projects, maintaining focus on requirements, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance documentation, risk and issue logs, and other key delivery artifacts.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and escalated issues with clear recommendations.
• Partner with technical leaders and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, manage competing priorities, and coordinate shared resources.
• Adapt project plans as priorities evolve while maintaining appropriate controls and delivery discipline.
• Communicate progress, risks, decisions, and next steps clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven project or program management experience supporting cybersecurity, IAM, or related technology initiatives.
• Experience delivering projects in highly regulated environments, preferably financial services.
• Strong understanding of project governance, controls, requirements management, and delivery practices.
• Experience supporting emerging technologies, including AI-driven initiatives and rapidly evolving technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highly technical teams and drive accountability, timelines, and results.
• Ability to create and contribute to project deliverables and documentation.

Leadership and Team Fit

• Confident leader who can challenge assumptions and constructively push back with technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented approach to project challenges.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adjusting quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence teams and maintain momentum.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of project success and follows through on commitments.