Project Manager- Cyber Security

Aleron; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Project Manager- Cyber Security in New Kensington, PA to drive cybersecurity compliance across product development teams. The role translates regulatory requirements into actionable plans, manages the compliance backlog, and ensures milestones are met with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, procurement, legal, and customer support.

Responsibilities include backlogs in Polarion, mapping requirements to owners and milestones, and delivering a cross-team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in engineering or product development.
• 1+ year experience with Agile or SAFe methodologies.
• 6 months proficiency with Polarion or similar ALM tools.
• 6 months experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the Team backlog using Polarion or a similar ALM tool.
• Analyze cybersecurity compliance requirements and map deliverables, ownership, evidence, and timelines.
• Design and document cross-functional processes supporting compliance.
• Lead workshops, facilitate meetings, document decisions, and track action items.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Customer Support, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate project status and risks to director-level leadership.
• Maintain dashboards, monitor progress, and escalate blockers to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Project management

Agile / SAFe

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Polarion

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Project Manager- Cyber Security

Location: New Kensington, PA

Employment Type: Contract (9-months)

Industry: Motor and Generator manufacturing

Compensation: $55-$65/hr. DOE

Schedule: 1st shift, 40 hours/week

About the Opportunity

The Team Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and driving implementation of cybersecurity compliance requirements across product development teams. This role translates regulatory requirements into actionable project plans, manages the compliance backlog, facilitates cross-functional collaboration, and ensures milestones are achieved while aligning engineering, quality, procurement, legal, and customer-facing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the Team backlog using Polarion or a similar ALM tool.
• Analyze cybersecurity compliance requirements and map deliverables, ownership, evidence, and timelines.
• Design and document cross-functional processes supporting compliance.
• Lead workshops, facilitate meetings, document decisions, and track action items.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Customer Support, Legal, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate project status and risks to director-level leadership.
• Maintain dashboards, monitor progress, and escalade blockers to keep projects on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Establish a well-managed backlog in Polarion.
• Map compliance requirements to owners, evidence, and milestones.
• Develop and execute a cross-team implementation roadmap.
• Ensure accountability across R&D and non-R&D functions.
• Build a sustainable operating cadence for the Team with measurable progress toward regulatory compliance.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

1. At least 3 years of project management experience in engineering or product development.
2. At least 1-year experience with Agile or SAFe methodologies.
3. At least 6 months proficiency with Polarion or similar Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools.
4. At least 6 months experience leading cross-functional compliance or governance initiatives.

What Sets You Apart

1. Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
2. Familiarity with cybersecurity or regulatory compliance projects is preferred.
3. Knowledge of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), IEC 62443, or ISO 27001.
4. Experience with Power BI or Power Apps for reporting and dashboards.
5. Background in embedded software, industrial automation, or engineering product development.

Additional Information

• Project and Program Management
• Agile / SAFe Delivery
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Backlog Management (Polarion)
• Regulatory Compliance Coordination
• Risk and Issue Management
• Process Documentation
• Executive Stakeholder Communication
• Workshop Facilitation
• Dashboard and Status Reporting

Equal Opportunity

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.