Remote Cybersecurity Project Leader

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Training and certifications

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote IT Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives within a global fintech environment. The role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and deploying robust security controls from a distributed, home-based setup.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance (POPIA, GDPR), and coordinate third-party vendors while delivering projects on time and within budget in a fully remote arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Cybersecurity or related field.
• At least 6 years in IT project management with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience managing projects on network security, data protection, and compliance.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and threat landscapes.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams across distributed environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Jira and MS Project; security tools familiarity.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP or Security+ highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of cybersecurity projects from planning to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans: scope, resources, budget, risk assessments.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT security teams and external consultants remotely.
• Implement and manage cybersecurity tools to address risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure projects comply with data privacy regulations (POPIA, GDPR) and best practices.
• Communicate with stakeholders; provide regular updates and status reports.
• Oversee security awareness training programs for employees.
• Manage third-party vendor relationships and security service contracts.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies and PM methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote IT Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives within a global fintech environment. The role focuses on threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, and deploying robust security controls from a distributed, home-based setup.

You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance (POPIA, GDPR), and coordinate third-party vendors while delivering projects on time and within budget in a fully remote arrangement.