Project Manager - IT Security / Cybersecurity Governance - (6+ Month Contract)

Project Manager – IT Security / Cybersecurity Governance

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Location: Austin Tx or fully remote preferred (with flexibility for on-site)

Duration: Approximately 9+ months (contract)

Bill Rate: $80/hour W2 / 90hr as an Independent Contractor

About the Role: The Project Manager will lead the governance and implementation of cybersecurity standards across a broad and complex application landscape inherited from multiple mergers. This includes legacy systems, off-the-shelf software, and internally developed cloud-hosted applications. The primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with established group cybersecurity policies by coordinating audits, managing documentation, and closing security gaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and translate group-level cybersecurity policies into actionable internal processes and documentation.
• Lead the assessment and validation of applications against cybersecurity standards in areas such as identity and access management, threat and vulnerability management, patch management, security logging, and incident management.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and technical teams to verify compliance, track remediation efforts, and ensure proper documentation of security controls.
• Develop and propose a structured project plan, including prioritization of applications based on risk and criticality, scheduling reviews, and defining roles and responsibilities.
• Act as a governance overseer ( "policeman "), ensuring that teams follow processes and deliver required audit evidence and documentation.
• Facilitate communication and meetings among stakeholders, including IT, security teams, and business units dispersed across different locations.
• Support integration and consolidation efforts in the wake of mergers, addressing security risks across diverse software and infrastructure environments.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience in project management with a focus on IT or cybersecurity governance projects.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and standards (e.g., identity and Access management, vulnerability management, incident response), though certification is not mandatory.
• Familiarity with software application development lifecycle and cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure), as well as off-the-shelf software environments.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and legacy systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to translate technical standards into clear internal Policies and coordinate efforts effectively.
• Experience with documentation oversight, audit processes, and compliance enforcement.
• Comfortable working remotely and coordinating teams across multiple geographies, primarily in Austin, NY, and Chicago.

Preferred but Not Mandatory:

• Background in software development or IT infrastructure to better understand technical requirements.
• Exposure to tools like SailPoint (identity/access management) and ServiceNow (incident management) is a plus.