Senior Project Manager – IT/Security

Jobtailor; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Springfield, IL to lead IT security initiatives end-to-end, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant deployments.

You will manage project scope, timelines, and governance within an EPMO/PMO framework, translate technical concepts into actionable plans, and drive risk mitigation while maintaining clear, proactive communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Project Management with cybersecurity focus.
• Hands-on Technical Project Manager in cybersecurity.
• Experience in EPMO/PMO with governance and charters.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects end-to-end.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and ServiceNow SPM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery.
• Track status, monitor progress, and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues proactively.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Forecast risks and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Oversee technical deployments and change management.
• Align security priorities with stakeholders and audits.
• Coach teams on project management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Project

ServiceNow SPM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Actively lead and manage projects end-to-end, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Track project status, monitor progress, and provide clear updates to stakeholders
• Identify, escalation, and resolve issues proactively
• Develop a strong understanding of project scope, timelines, and dependencies
• Serve as a key partner to stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor (“project manager whisperer”)
• Be an integral part of the team, contributing to both planning and execution
• Forecast potential risks/issues and communicate them effectively with mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines
• Create, assign, and manage tasks across project teams
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, leadership, and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to EPMO standards, project charters, and required documentation. Coach teams on project management processes and best practices
• Facilitate status meetings, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Drive audit remediation efforts, including identifying issues, defining tasks, and ensuring resolution
• Support and manage change management initiatives
• Oversee technical deployments, ensuring smooth execution
• Collaborate closely with security teams to align priorities and execution

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in Project Management, including 5 years leading IT security initiatives
• Proven experience as a hands-on Technical Project Manager in a cybersecurity environment
• Experience working within an EPMO or PMO environment, with adherence to project governance standards, charter development, and required documentation
• Strong ability to manage, not just coordinate, complex projects
• Experience with Microsoft Project for planning and tracking
• Experience with ServiceNow SPM (Strategic Portfolio Management) module
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required)
• Strong understanding of audit remediation, risk management, and compliance
• Experience managing change management and technical deployments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into actionable plans.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in Project Management with a focus on IT security initiatives, including risk management, audit remediation, and change management. Proficient in developing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to EPMO standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• IT Security Initiatives
• Microsoft Project
• ServiceNow SPM
• Audit Remediation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Audit Remediation
• Technical Deployment
• Project Planning
• Stakeholder Communication
• Task Management
• EPMO Standards
• Compliance

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Cybersecurity
• Project Governance
• Project Charter Development
• Technical Concepts

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Project
• ServiceNow SPM
• Microsoft Office Suite