SR IT Project Manager
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Job description
- Lead delivery of large-scale cybersecurity initiatives within a PMO-driven environment
- Create and manage detailed, multi-workstream Project Management Plans aligned to PMO standards
- Establish and enforce project governance, structure, and reporting discipline
- Deliver highly accurate and detailed status reporting (timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, resource tracking)
- Partner with Cybersecurity leaders, technology teams, and compliance stakeholders to drive execution
- Prepare and present executive-level materials (PowerPoint) for senior leadership and steering committees
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies with proactive mitigation strategies
- Ensure alignment with internal controls, governance standards, and cybersecurity-related compliance efforts
- Utilize enterprise tools such as ServiceNow PPM and Microsoft Project for planning and tracking
- Operate primarily in a Waterfall delivery environment, with some exposure to Agile practices
Requirements
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join the Technology PMO, aligned to the Cybersecurity portfolio, supporting a high-priority Information Classification Strategy Program. This role is ideal for a strong PMO-style project manager who brings structure, governance, and execution discipline to complex cybersecurity and compliance-driven initiatives. The position requires a highly detail-oriented, execution-focused leader who can manage complex workstreams, ensure precision in reporting, and confidently engage with executive stakeholders., * 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management within a PMO or structured delivery environment
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, risk, or compliance-related initiatives (not necessarily hands-on cyber)
- Strong ability to stand up and structure projects from initiation through execution
- Proven expertise in Waterfall project delivery (Agile familiarity is a plus)
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in status reporting and project tracking
- Experience working in highly regulated environments (financial services preferred)
- Strong executive communication skills with demonstrated executive presence
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and executive presentations
- Ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Desired skills:
- Experience working within a centralized IT PMO supporting technology or cybersecurity portfolios
- Familiarity with ServiceNow PPM and/or Microsoft Project
- Understanding of cybersecurity or control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
- PMP or equivalent certification (nice to have, not required)