Senior Project Manager - IT Security

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Performance incentives

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in IT security to lead critical security initiatives in Randburg. You will drive projects that protect information assets, ensuring compliance with GDPR/POPIA and industry standards.

The role requires overseeing planning, execution, and delivery of security programs, managing cross-functional teams and vendors, and reporting to senior leadership on status and threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 7+ years in project management, with ≥3 years in IT security projects.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and technologies.
• Experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• PMP or CISSP certification is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT security projects, including security audits, vulnerability assessments, and system implementations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, deliverables, timelines and resources for security initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal IT teams, external security vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR/POPIA and internal policies for security projects.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard data.
• Provide regular status updates and risk reports to senior management.

Skills

IT security

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

PMP

CISSP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a specialization in IT Security to join their team in Randburg. This role is critical for managing projects that enhance and protect the organization's information assets and infrastructure. You will lead initiatives related to cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, incident response, and data privacy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a security-focused project leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful completion of IT security projects, such as security audits, vulnerability assessments, and system implementations.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation for security initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal IT teams, external security vendors, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure all security projects comply with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA) and internal policies.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational data.
• Provide regular status updates and reports on security project status and potential threats to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years focused on IT security projects.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and technologies.
• Proven experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST.
• PMP or CISSP certification is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and risk management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work on critical IT security initiatives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities in cybersecurity.
• A secure and stable work environment within a leading organization.