Senior Project Manager (IT/Security) (Remote)

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Title: Senior Project Manager (IT/Security) (Remote)

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Remote

Onsite presence during the first week is required.

Experience building a PMO is mandatory/required

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Job Summary


Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the Information Security team in planning, executing, and delivering IT security initiatives. This is a hands-on role requiring a technical project manager with cybersecurity ("security shop") experience who will actively manage projects-not just observe. The ideal candidate will be an integral part of the team, driving execution, anticipating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of complex initiatives.


Key Responsibilities

• Actively lead and manage projects end-to-end, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Track project status, monitor progress, and provide clear updates to stakeholders
• Identify, escalate, and resolve issues proactively
• Develop a strong understanding of project scope, timelines, and dependencies
• Serve as a key partner to stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor ("project manager whisperer")
• Be an integral part of the team, contributing to both planning and execution
• Forecast potential risks/issues and communicate them effectively with mitigation strategies
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines
• Create, assign, and manage tasks across project teams
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, leadership, and stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to EPMO standards, project charters, and required documentation. Coach teams on project management processes and best practices
• Facilitate status meetings, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Drive audit remediation efforts, including identifying issues, defining tasks, and ensuring resolution
• Support and manage change management initiatives
• Oversee technical deployments, ensuring smooth execution
• Collaborate closely with security teams to align priorities and execution

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Project Management, including 5 years leading IT security initiatives
• Proven experience as a hands-on Technical Project Manager in a cybersecurity environment
• Experience working within an EPMO or PMO environment, with adherence to project governance standards, charter development, and required documentation
• Strong ability to manage, not just coordinate, complex projects
• Experience with Microsoft Project for planning and tracking
• Experience with ServiceNow SPM (Strategic Portfolio Management) module
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (required)
• Strong understanding of audit remediation, risk management, and compliance
• Experience managing change management and technical deployments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to understand technical concepts and translate them into actionable plans