Security Project Manager
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Overview
Job Description
The Security Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cybersecurity and information security projects across the organization. This role ensures that security initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business and compliance requirements. The role requires strong project management expertise combined with a solid understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and enterprise IT environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery- Lead end to end delivery of security projects (e.g., IAM, cloud security, data protection, network security, risk remediation).
- Define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and risks.
- Track and report progress using project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid).
- Engage with senior leadership, business units, IT teams, and security stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for project status, risks, and escalations.
- Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and status reviews.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, especially those related to cybersecurity.
- Ensure alignment with security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
- Support audit and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Drive execution of enterprise security roadmap initiatives.
- Coordinate cross functional teams including engineering, operations, and vendors.
- Support incident response improvements, vulnerability management programs, and policy implementations.
- Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and metrics.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on project health, risks, and outcomes.
- PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Certifications (Scrum, SAFe, etc.)
- CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications (nice to have)
- ITIL Foundation or similar
- Strong project/program management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Risk management and problem solving ability
- Understanding of security architecture and tools
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Leadership and team coordination
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