Sr. Cyber Project Manager

Centric Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and Hybrid Work

Time Off When You Need It

Benefits That Flex

Professional Development

Job summary

Centric Consulting is seeking a Senior Cyber Project Manager to lead a portfolio of cybersecurity initiatives. The role is remote, temporary contractor (1099), and focuses on improving network segmentation, visibility, and identity management while reducing vulnerabilities.

The right candidate will own multiple workstreams and influence stakeholders. Responsibilities include guiding cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and delivering results while maintaining alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Seasoned project manager with cybersecurity or infrastructure security experience.
• Ability to translate technical work into business impact for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of cybersecurity projects and initiatives at different progress stages.
• Manage highly technical workstreams across segmentation, visibility, identity management, and vulnerability reduction.
• Translate technical work into business impact for stakeholders and leadership.
• Build strong relationships with business and technical teams.
• Keep work moving when projects interrupt business operations or compete with other priorities.
• Track progress, surface risks early, and deliver results.

Job description

Senior Cyber Project Manager

Job Location: Remote

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T) Contractor (1099)

Join Centric Consulting - A Culture You’ll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry - celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.

We are looking for a senior project manager to lead a high-priority cybersecurity effort. This is not a single project. It is a collection of initiatives and tasks, some already underway, focused on improving network segmentation, visibility, and identity management while reducing vulnerabilities across the organization. We need someone who can step in, take ownership, and move the work forward. The right person matters more than a checklist of PM credentials.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a portfolio of cybersecurity projects, tasks, and initiatives at different stages of progress
• Manage highly technical workstreams across segmentation, visibility, identity management, and vulnerability reduction
• Translate technical work into business impact for stakeholders and leadership
• Build strong relationships with business and technical teams
• Keep work moving when projects interrupt business operations or compete with other priorities
• Track progress, surface risks early, and deliver results

Who You Are:

• Seasoned project manager who works independently and leads from the front
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity or infrastructure security projects
• Strong technical skills and comfort directing deeply technical tasks
• Clear understanding of how security work affects the broader business
• Skilled relationship builder who can influence without authority
• A track record of getting things done

Total Rewards:

We proudly offer competitive compensation, and a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being. Benefits offered include health, dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, self-managed PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments. We also offer access to many voluntary benefits such as Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, as well as discounts on home, auto and pet insurance

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are non full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use - it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part inpromoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bringour mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highestqualityservices to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.