Senior Security Programs Project Lead

Zohorecruit; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Senior Business Project Manager for Security Programs in Charlotte. The role leads cross-functional teams across security, technology, and operations to plan, execute, and deliver complex security initiatives in a regulated financial environment.

Hybrid, based in Charlotte, with responsibilities spanning planning, testing, training, change management, and governance to ensure timely, measurable outcomes. Requires 10+ years of PM experience and PMP certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, preferably leading business-side and regulatory initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business processes, workflows, and governance.
• Experience translating stakeholder needs into scope, milestones, and execution plans.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or comparable tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to define scope, milestones, and measurable deliverables.
• Translate requirements into actionable project plans and governance artifacts.
• Coordinate activities across security, technology, operations, and business units.
• Develop schedules, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor progress and report status to stakeholders and executives.
• Ensure testing, training, readiness, and change-management activities are completed.
• Facilitate meetings and document decisions across workstreams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Zohorecruit seeks a Senior Business Project Manager for Security Programs in Charlotte. The role leads cross-functional teams across security, technology, and operations to plan, execute, and deliver complex security initiatives in a regulated financial environment.

Hybrid, based in Charlotte, with responsibilities spanning planning, testing, training, change management, and governance to ensure timely, measurable outcomes. Requires 10+ years of PM experience and PMP certification or equivalent.