Job Title: Cyber Security Project Manager
Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
Openings: 4 positions
Base Pay Range
$65.00/hr - $75.00/hr
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Cybersecurity Project Managers to lead strategic initiatives across key cybersecurity domains including:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
- Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA)
- Data Protection (DP)
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Lead global cross‑functional teams (technical & non‑technical), define project benefits and ensure successful outcomes.
- Risk & Issue Management: Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and schedules; resolve conflicts and elevate as needed.
- Project Documentation: Maintain project artifacts and ensure quality deliverables.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Develop charters, communication plans, engage stakeholders, and apply critical thinking to resolve complex issues.
- Scope & Change Control: Define and document scope, manage change controls and ensure compliance with change management procedures.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets ($250K–$3M), create forecasts, perform variance analysis, optimize spend, and participate in annual planning.
- Staff Management: Identify and manage project resource needs, provide performance feedback, and foster collaboration.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years total experience, including 5+ years in tech project management (preferably in Financial Services).
- Proven experience in Cybersecurity Project Management (IAM, PAM, IGA, IAA, DP, Security Ops).
- Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in matrixed environments and stakeholder engagement.
- Delivery‑focused mindset with strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Clarity PPM, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), PowerBI, Tableau.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience in demand & capacity management.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Certifications: PMP strongly preferred.