Cybersecurity Project Manager

Required Qualifications for the Cybersecurity Project Manager

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies.
• 7+ years of project management experience with at least 5+ years supporting cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk initiatives.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-wide PCI DSS compliance implementation projects, not limited to annual audits or assessments.
• Experience working in banking/financial services. 
• Strong working knowledge of PCI DSS standards, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives involving technical teams, business stakeholders, PMOs, and third-party vendors.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks including NIST, cloud technologies, IAM, vulnerability management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, technical teams, and business partners.
• Experience managing project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting preferred.
• PMP, CSM, CAPM, CSPM, CISSP-Associate, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity Project Manager

• Lead and oversee PCI DSS compliance initiatives from planning through execution and delivery.
• Partner with the Enterprise PMO, IT PMO, Information Security Governance, and Lines of Business to coordinate enterprise PCI efforts.
• Provide PCI DSS subject matter expertise, guidance, and coaching to project teams and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks, dependencies, reporting, and governance activities.
• Coordinate and oversee internal resources, technical leads, SMEs, business partners, and third-party vendors involved in project execution.
• Track project financials, support forecasting activities, and ensure successful delivery within established budget and timeline constraints.

Work Location: Remote.

Compensation / Benefits: Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.

***Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.***