Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Government Programs -Hybrid Contract with Full Benefits

Softworld, a Kelly Company; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 104,931 - 129,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health Insurance

401k

Disability Benefits

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead critical cybersecurity initiatives in a hybrid work environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-risk projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, risk management, and cybersecurity, with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project and Excel. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing government programs and making a significant impact in the cybersecurity landscape. If you are ready to take on complex challenges and drive successful project outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in DoD, cybersecurity, or government organizations.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-visibility cybersecurity projects across departments.
• Develop project charters, plans, and risk management strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Change Management

Education

PMP Certification

Experience in DoD or Government Organizations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Government Programs -Hybrid Contract with Full Benefits

Softworld, a Kelly Company provided pay range

This range is provided by Softworld, a Kelly Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$76.17/hr - $93.75/hr

Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Government Programs

We provide this contractor with Staffer Benefits: PTO, Holidays, Health, 401k; Disability and lots of perks.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 3+ year W2 contract with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days/week onsite in Lexington, MA).

This role requires at least 2 years of experience in DoD, cybersecurity, or government organizations and the ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

As a Project Manager, you will lead high-visibility, complex cybersecurity projects, collaborating across departments to ensure successful execution. You will be responsible for project planning, risk management, reporting, and operationalization while adhering to Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO) methodologies. Strong skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint for executive reporting are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute multiple high-risk, high-visibility cybersecurity projects in collaboration with various departments.
• Develop and maintain project charters, plans, risk logs, issue logs, and communication strategies.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders, department projects management, and senior leadership.
• Implement proactive risk management strategies and drive teams toward risk mitigation.
• Guide teams in project feasibility assessments, business case development, and resource planning.
• Ensure effective project close-out and operationalization plans for long-term sustainability.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative success measures to evaluate project effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships in a matrixed environment, following SPMO best practices and project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
• Collaborate with SSD Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Information Services Department (ISD), and other teams to implement continuous improvement models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification
• Experience in change management and business analysis

This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical government and cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic environment.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology and Project Management

Industries

Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet