Senior Cyber Security Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Pivot Point Solutions

Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based technology consulting firm that specializes in delivering IT solutions and support for the construction and utility industries. We partner with organizations across the state to provide reliable technology services that improve operational efficiency, enhance project delivery, and support critical business systems.

Our team understands the unique technology challenges facing construction and utility organizations, from field operations and infrastructure projects to enterprise applications and cybersecurity. By combining industry expertise with responsive service, we help clients modernize their technology environments, streamline workflows, and maintain secure, reliable IT systems that support long-term growth.

Job Overview

Title: Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager
Sector: Information Technology & Cybersecurity
Seniority: Senior Level
Location: Oakland, CA
Job Type: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Contract Length: 4months

Compensation : $130,000-$160,000

As a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of cybersecurity and enterprise technology initiatives. Working with cross-functional technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners, you'll oversee projects from initiation through implementation while ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

This role requires a strong background in technology project management, experience delivering cybersecurity or infrastructure initiatives, and the ability to lead projects using both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.

Your Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of cybersecurity and enterprise technology projects from planning through implementation and closeout

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and work breakdown structures

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, infrastructure, application, and business stakeholders

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, issues, and change requests

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and project status meetings when appropriate

• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and project updates for leadership

• Track project financials, forecasts, resource utilization, and vendor expenditures

• Coordinate vendor deliverables, contracts, and third-party project activities

• Monitor project milestones and proactively resolve schedule or resource constraints

• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with organizational governance standards

• Support project audits, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Build strong working relationships with technical teams, business partners, and executive stakeholders

The Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise technology or cybersecurity projects

• Experience managing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

• Strong understanding of project management principles including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resource management

• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

• Strong organizational and leadership abilities with experience managing multiple priorities

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in enterprise technology environments

You'll Stand Out If You Have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe, or other Agile certifications

• Experience managing cybersecurity initiatives including security infrastructure, identity management, cloud security, governance, or compliance projects

• Experience using Planisware, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools

• Experience managing professional services vendors and technology contracts

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, technologies, and enterprise security operations

• Experience within utility, energy, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated industries

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and resource management experience