SR IT Project Manager _CYBERSECURITY

Advantage Technical; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technical services field is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager specializing in Cybersecurity. This remote position requires strong leadership and communication skills, with the ideal candidate having over 8 years of IT project management experience and a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles. The role involves managing complex projects, stakeholder expectations, and risk mitigation strategies, while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience managing projects and/or programs.
• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects including project health & financials.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and organize large IT projects with minimal direction.
• Ensure project success using the Triple Constraint method.
• Manage communication plans and stakeholder analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Management

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in an IT-related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity who can navigate complex projects spanning multiple departments with ease. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT professional who requires minimal direction, can align differing opinions effectively, and is a proven hands-on leader capable of driving projects to success. Knowledgeable with cyber security processes and procedures.

This poistion is remote but the candidate must be local to Houston to attend monthly onsite meetings.

Key Responsibilities and Required Skills:

• Mobilize and organize large and complex projects immediately with little to no direction.
• Ensure ongoing project success using the Triple Constraint method to proactively address changes to scope, cost, and time.
• Regularly evaluate project metrics leveraging Project Management Institute (PMI) schedule and financial reporting methods.
• Conduct impact analysis to manage change using standard Change Management techniques.
• Construct and manage communication plans and stakeholder analysis to proactively manage expectations.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Communicate complex project scenarios with transparency and confidence to key stakeholders and executives.
• Mobilize, plan, and execute multiple large and complex IT projects simultaneously, ensuring all aspects-from planning to execution-are handled efficiently.
• Proactively manage shifting stakeholder expectations. Coordinate with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity
• Managing 3rd party vendors and managing multiple individuals and project aspects running concurrently
• Construct project schedules using critical path techniques that incorporate dependency, resource, and work breakdown structures in alignment with PMI standards.
• Develop and implement training plans, testing approaches, go-live planning, and post-go-live strategies.
• Ensure all project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and aligned with business
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects including project health & financials.
• Over 8 years of experience managing projects and/or programs.
• PMP certification - strongly preferred
• Ability to build high-performing project teams across geographical regions, fostering inclusivity, trust, and innovation.
• Strong leadership skills to manage multiple teams globally and work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.
• A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in an IT-related field.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience with Waterfall or hybrid delivery frameworks (Agile-only experience is not directly applicable).
• Hands-on experience with user adaptability strategies and change management.
• Proficiency with MS Project and other project management tools.
• Past IT Cyber Security project experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and solutions to understand the specific needs of the project.
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity project plans and strategies.
• Ability to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Experience in collaborating with the team responsible for monitoring and securing the organization's IT systems.
• Coordination with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of security measures and recommendation of improvements

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Roles and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity who can navigate complex projects spanning multiple departments with ease. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT professional who requires minimal direction, can align differing opinions effectively, and is a proven hands-on leader capable of driving projects to success. Knowledgeable with cyber security processes and procedures.

This poistion is remote but the candidate must be local to Houston to attend monthly onsite meetings.

Key Responsibilities and Required Skills:

• Mobilize and organize large and complex projects immediately with little to no direction.
• Ensure ongoing project success using the Triple Constraint method to proactively address changes to scope, cost, and time.
• Regularly evaluate project metrics leveraging Project Management Institute (PMI) schedule and financial reporting methods.
• Conduct impact analysis to manage change using standard Change Management techniques.
• Construct and manage communication plans and stakeholder analysis to proactively manage expectations.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Communicate complex project scenarios with transparency and confidence to key stakeholders and executives.
• Mobilize, plan, and execute multiple large and complex IT projects simultaneously, ensuring all aspects-from planning to execution-are handled efficiently.
• Proactively manage shifting stakeholder expectations. Coordinate with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity
• Managing 3rd party vendors and managing multiple individuals and project aspects running concurrently
• Construct project schedules using critical path techniques that incorporate dependency, resource, and work breakdown structures in alignment with PMI standards.
• Develop and implement training plans, testing approaches, go-live planning, and post-go-live strategies.
• Ensure all project deliverables are met on time, within budget, and aligned with business
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects including project health & financials.
• Over 8 years of experience managing projects and/or programs.
• PMP certification - strongly preferred
• Ability to build high-performing project teams across geographical regions, fostering inclusivity, trust, and innovation.
• Strong leadership skills to manage multiple teams globally and work cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.
• A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in an IT-related field.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience with Waterfall or hybrid delivery frameworks (Agile-only experience is not directly applicable).
• Hands-on experience with user adaptability strategies and change management.
• Proficiency with MS Project and other project management tools.
• Past IT Cyber Security project experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and solutions to understand the specific needs of the project.
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity project plans and strategies.
• Ability to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Experience in collaborating with the team responsible for monitoring and securing the organization's IT systems.
• Coordination with various departments to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of security measures and recommendation of improvements

After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.

About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

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