Project Manager - Cybersecurity

USDM Life Sciences; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 229,232,640 - 257,886,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

USDM Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead cross‑functional initiatives across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation. The role involves interfacing with CEO, CFO and senior leaders, driving projects from initiation through execution while ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in project management within regulated life sciences environments, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven track record managing enterprise technology and business transformation projects.
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and programs across IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and Business Operations.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Drive execution while managing scope, timeline, budget, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and executive status updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including stakeholders, IT, vendors, consultants, and partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Monday.com

Job description

USDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies to accelerate growth. Our deep domain knowledge and technology expertise in life sciences business processes are what set us apart. From strategy to implementation and adoption, we have delivered thousands of GxP projects globally.

As part of the USDM team, you have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies through our many partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, DocuSign, Box, and many more. From molecule to market, you will help connect technology, people, and data in new ways to generate real‑time insights to improve business outcomes for USDM’s clients. Are you ready to make an impact and drive real digital transformation in life sciences?

Founded in Santa Barbara in 1999, USDM has grown to a progressive, global company with 300+ remote employees and offices throughout the US, Canada, and Germany.

Nature and Scope of Job

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead and deliver strategic cross‑functional initiatives across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management capabilities, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience operating within regulated life sciences environments. Candidate will be interfacing with CEO, CFO and other senior leaders on regular basis so exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills are needed. This role will drive projects from initiation through execution and completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations. Experience with GxP systems, cybersecurity programs, website development projects, data analytics platforms, and emerging AI technologies is highly desirable but not required.

The position requires regular collaboration with executive leadership, business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams and will be based onsite in the East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area) four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects and programs across IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, and Business Operations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Drive project execution while managing scope, timeline, budget, dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate project governance meetings, steering committees, and executive status updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, IT, vendors, consultants, and third‑party partners.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.

Cybersecurity & Identity Management (MUST)

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution.
• Manage projects involving Identity and Access Management (IAM), including user lifecycle management, role‑based access controls (RBAC), Single Sign‑On (SSO), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and identity governance initiatives.
• Assist in the implementation of security tools like MDR, EDR, Network Monitoring, AWS Cybersecurity build outs etc., controls, policies, and processes that strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and managed service providers to support cybersecurity and identity‑related programs.
• Monitor project risks associated with information security and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are identified and executed.
• Support website redesign, development, migration, and digital experience initiatives. (Preferred)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven track record managing enterprise technology and business transformation projects.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks, dependencies, and vendor relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Monday.com, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GxP, Computer System Validation (CSV), 21 CFR Part 11, and regulated system implementations.
• Experience managing cybersecurity projects such as security assessments, identity management, endpoint security, cloud security, vulnerability management, or compliance initiatives.
• Experience delivering data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, data warehouse, or AI‑related initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• CISSP, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all‑inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in an environmentally controlled home office environment.
• Operate other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, or printer.
• Frequently communicate with stakeholders via telephone, email, or instant message. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

USDM Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation

Salary/Hourly Rate Range (W2): USD 80.00 - 90.00

The base salary/hourly rate range represents the anticipated low and high end of the USDM’s compensation range for this position. Actual salaries/hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data or budget.

Full‑time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care coverage.

Both full and part‑time employees, who are at least 21 years of age, are eligible to participate in USDM’s 401k plan. Full and part‑time employees may be eligible for paid time off.

All employees are eligible for USDM’s rewards and recognition program.