Senior Project Manager

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee Application Security projects remotely. Responsibilities include managing project milestones, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in cybersecurity project management, familiarity with AppSec tools, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with top professionals in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in Application Security or Cybersecurity projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and how security integrates into development processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for managing multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage Application Security work ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional meetings with security engineers and development teams.
• Track and report project progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.

Skills

Application Security

AppSec tools

DAST

SAST

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Contract to Hire)

Location: Charlotte NC, Raleigh NC, Atlanta GA, Richmond VA (Remote)

Job ID: 25-94916

Pay Range: $65.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Benefits include: health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k), paid sick leave (depending on location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage Application Security work (DAST, SAST, API, container security) ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional meetings with security engineers, analysts, and development teams.
• Capture and distribute meeting notes, action items, and decisions promptly.
• Track and report project progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, timelines, and dashboards for visibility.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation for blockers impacting delivery.
• Support knowledge transfer activities between outgoing consultants and incoming contractors.
• Ensure alignment with organizational security goals and compliance requirements.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills: Application Security, AppSec tools, DAST, SAST, SCA, container scanning, OWASP, NIST
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in Application Security or Cybersecurity projects.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and how security integrates into development processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to track metrics and KPIs for AppSec initiatives (scan coverage, remediation timelines, etc.).
• Experience managing remote and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AppSec tools and processes (DAST, SAST, SCA, container scanning).
• Understanding of risk management frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., c).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and security in DevOps environments.
• Ability to create dashboards and reports for executive-level visibility.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or CISSP (bonus if security-related).

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