Remote Project Manager - Cybersecurity Initiatives

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Equity potential

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Home office setup

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct, partnering with a global cybersecurity leader, seeks a Remote Project Manager to drive security initiatives from initiation to completion with autonomy.

You will manage threats, data protection programs, and security awareness, coordinating with distributed teams worldwide while ensuring GDPR/POPIA compliance.

This role offers a fully remote setup, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth within the cybersecurity domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience, with cybersecurity focus.
• Experience managing threat intelligence, vulnerability management, or data privacy projects.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, resource allocation, and budget.
• Coordinate with internal security teams, IT departments, and external vendors to execute projects.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and project dependencies.
• Ensure projects adhere to relevant compliance standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).
• Monitor project progress, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and manage change requests.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among geographically dispersed project team members.
• Drive the adoption of security best practices and tools across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

CISSP

CISM

PMP

PRINCE2

Tools

Jira

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is partnering with a leading global cybersecurity firm to recruit an exceptional Remote Project Manager. This role is critical in overseeing the strategic implementation of various cybersecurity initiatives, including threat detection systems, data protection frameworks, and security awareness programs. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and project management best practices. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate with a distributed international team, managing projects from initiation to completion with a high degree of autonomy. This role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, technically demanding projects effectively. You will be a key contributor to safeguarding our client's digital assets and those of their clients across the globe. This is a unique opportunity to drive impactful security projects from anywhere within South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, resource allocation, and budget.
• Coordinate with internal security teams, IT departments, and external vendors to execute projects.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and project dependencies.
• Ensure projects adhere to relevant compliance standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).
• Monitor project progress, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and manage change requests.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among geographically dispersed project team members.
• Drive the adoption of security best practices and tools across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications like CISSP, CISM, PMP, or PRINCE2 are highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on cybersecurity projects.
• Proven experience managing projects related to threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, or data privacy.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow).
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects in a remote, distributed team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, including performance bonuses and potential for equity.
• Comprehensive benefits include premium medical aid, robust retirement savings, and significant allowances for professional development, certifications, and home office setup.
• The fully remote nature of this role provides ultimate flexibility.
• You will be part of a leading cybersecurity firm, working on cutting-edge projects and collaborating with world-class professionals.
• Our client is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation, offering clear pathways for career advancement within the cybersecurity domain.