Project Manager

Compunnel, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Philadelphia to lead IT initiatives. This role involves full program execution, ensuring delivery meets security and compliance standards while coordinating with diverse teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5–7+ years in IT project management, with strong communication and organizational skills. Experience in research and familiarity with NIST 800-171 standards are preferred. Offering a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in IT project or program management.
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-171 standards or similar frameworks.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-phase projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT programs aligned with research and academic priorities.
• Manage project schedules, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and security standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of NIST 800-171

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, multi-year IT initiatives supporting research and academic operations.

This role requires full ownership of program execution, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT programs aligned with research and academic priorities.
• Manage project schedules, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including research computing, infrastructure, networking, data center operations, compliance, and cybersecurity.
• Ensure solutions meet security and compliance standards, including NIST 800-171 and related frameworks.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and provide clear updates and decision support.
• Break down high-level program roadmaps into actionable plans and track progress against milestones.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and drive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to compliance and governance standards.
• Support initiatives related to cybersecurity process improvements, including device management, network access, and security awareness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7+ years of experience in IT project or program management.
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-171 standards or similar security/compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-phase projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating with technical teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage schedules and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Ability to work in remote or distributed team environments.
• Willingness to meet required health and compliance standards as applicable to the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research, healthcare, or academic environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management practices.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams in regulated environments.