Senior Project Manager- Cyber Security

DescriptionSenior Project Manager – Cybersecurity & AI‑Driven TransformationRole SummaryWe are seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong cybersecurity background to lead the AI‑enabled modernization of core security capabilities. This role is central to advancing the organization’s Secure SoftwareThe ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering large‑scale, cross‑functional cybersecurity initiatives in highly regulated environments. They will translate cybersecurity strategy into clear, executable delivery plans, drive disciplined execution across multiple workstreams, and deliver measurable security and process‑maturity improvements through the practical application of emerging technologies and AI.Key ResponsibilitiesLead complex, enterprise‑wide AI Cybersecurity Projects with significant cross‑functional dependencies, ensuring disciplined execution across teams, platforms, and delivery models.Translate cybersecurity strategy, AI cybersecurity roadmaps, regulatory drivers, and risk priorities into clear, executable project plans aligned to business objectives, regulatory expectations, and delivery commitments.AI‑Driven Security TransformationLead AI‑enabled security modernization initiatives, advancing Secure SDLC, Vulnerability Management, and Configuration Management and Resiliency capabilities through automation and data‑driven solutions.Partner with architecture, data, and analytics teams to integrate AI capabilities responsibly, ensuring adherence to governance, model‑risk management, and control requirements.Drive rigorous risk and issue management, including proactive identification, analysis, escalation, and mitigation of delivery, dependency, control, and model‑risk concerns—ensuring timely resolution and executive visibility.Communicate effectively with senior leadership, providing clear, concise, and executive‑ready status updates, risk summaries, decision points, and recommended actions to support informed governance and timely decision‑making.Establish and maintain high standards for documentation, ensuring program artifacts, plans, RAID logs, decision records, and governance materials are accurate, detailed, audit‑ready, and consistently maintained.Partner closely with Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and Audit stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution, effective governance, and alignment with regulatory, control, and model‑risk expectations.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.7+ years experience leading projects within technology and cybersecurity organizations, preferably in financial services or similarly regulated enterprises.7+ years of experience delivering large‑scale cybersecurity and/or enterprise technology projects or programs in regulated environments.Preferred Qualifications:Exceptional executive communication, documentation, and stakeholder leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, detailed, and audit‑ready artifacts.Strong understanding of core project management disciplines, with experience applying Agile frameworks and structured delivery practices.Demonstrated experience delivering cybersecurity initiatives in large‑scale enterprise environments, with direct accountability for scope, schedule, dependencies, and outcomes.Proven hands‑on delivery leadership across complex programs, including managing cross‑team dependencies, driving issue resolution, and sustaining delivery momentum under competing priorities.Experience in Banking or Financial ServicesExperience utilizing a variety portfolio project management tool and creating and tracking project schedules in MS Excel or MS ProjectStrong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and project management processes and standardsStrong aptitude in both business and technologyExcellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to explain project risks and issues, and IT related concepts clearly and concisely to multiple layers of peers and leadershipHigh motivated with strong organizational, analytical, decision making, and problem solving skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple priorities and effectively prioritize themAbility to provide strong program and project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and changeWillingness and drive to learn and understand detailed software solutionsHigh level of professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners and establish effective working relationshipsAbility to initiate and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirementsExperience leading large, cross-functional information technology programs and projectsExempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)YesWorkplace Type:OfficeOur Approach to Office Workplace TypeCertain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.SummaryLocation: Columbus, OH; Dallas, TXType: Full time