Sr. Project Manager (Cyber Security)

The Virtual Bench; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Houston seeks a Senior Principal to lead IT Cyber Security projects globally. This contract position offers a primarily remote work schedule with onsite meetings. Ideal candidates will have extensive project management experience in cybersecurity, a PMP certification, and a track record of complex project management.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience managing projects and/or programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity project plans.
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of security measures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing project success using the Triple Constraint method.
• Conduct impact analysis to manage change.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

IT Cyber Security project experience

Project management

Risk mitigation

Education

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

PMP certification

Tools

Waterfall framework

Agile framework

Job description

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Our client is located in Northwest Houston and is looking to add a Sr. Project Manager to their team that will focus on IT Cyber Security projects on a global scale. This Sr. Project Manager must be knowledgeable with cyber security processes and procedures. This is a YEAR LONG CONTRACT role that offers a primarily REMOTE schedule. This position is remote but the candidate must be local to Houston to attend monthly onsite meetings.

This PM is more TECHNO-FUNCTIONAL not highly technical.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
• 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

Required:

• Strong IT Cyber Security project experience.
• Proven track record of managing complex IT projects including project health & financials.
• 15 years of experience managing projects and/or programs.
• PMP certification – REQUIRED
• A bachelor's degree or advanced degree in an IT-related field.
• Experience with Waterfall or hybrid delivery frameworks (Agile-only experience is not directly applicable).
• 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.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of security measures and recommendation of improvements

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Project Management

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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