A technology-driven organization is seeking a Senior Information Security Project Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of cybersecurity and data protection initiatives across multiple business units.
The position operates within a developing PMO, working closely with cybersecurity, data engineering, infrastructure, risk, legal, and business stakeholders.
The successful candidate will manage approximately 3 to 4 concurrent security projects, ensuring successful execution across scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent information security projects.
- Coordinate data lake security, data classification, and data governance initiatives.
- Support delivery of security projects involving IAM, DLP, cloud security, endpoint protection, and security operations.
- Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, risk logs, and executive reporting.
- Facilitate cross-functional communication between engineers, security teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
- Track vendor commitments, project dependencies, audit remediation, and security deliverables.
- Maintain audit-ready project records and security control documentation.
- Support improvements to PMO processes, templates, and project delivery methods.
Role Requirements- 4 to 8 years of IT/technology project management experience, including information security project delivery.
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Project management experience in one or more relevant cybersecurity or data security domains.
- Understanding of core cybersecurity and data governance concepts.
- Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or SOC 2.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
- Experience coordinating vendors and managing contractual deliverables.
- Strong communication, organization, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and operate effectively in evolving environments.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
- Experience with data governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, Varonis, or BigID.
- Exposure to cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Lake Storage, or AWS.
- Experience coordinating security operations initiatives or SIEM/XDR implementations.
- Familiarity with AI productivity tools, enterprise IT frameworks, or multi-business environments.