Senior Information Security Project Manager

A technology-driven organization is seeking a Senior Information Security Project Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of cybersecurity and data protection initiatives across multiple business units.

The position operates within a developing PMO, working closely with cybersecurity, data engineering, infrastructure, risk, legal, and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage approximately 3 to 4 concurrent security projects, ensuring successful execution across scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent information security projects.
• Coordinate data lake security, data classification, and data governance initiatives.
• Support delivery of security projects involving IAM, DLP, cloud security, endpoint protection, and security operations.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, risk logs, and executive reporting.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between engineers, security teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Track vendor commitments, project dependencies, audit remediation, and security deliverables.
• Maintain audit-ready project records and security control documentation.
• Support improvements to PMO processes, templates, and project delivery methods.

• 4 to 8 years of IT/technology project management experience, including information security project delivery.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Project management experience in one or more relevant cybersecurity or data security domains.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity and data governance concepts.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or SOC 2.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience coordinating vendors and managing contractual deliverables.
• Strong communication, organization, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and operate effectively in evolving environments.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Security certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CCSP.
• Experience with data governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Informatica, Varonis, or BigID.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Lake Storage, or AWS.
• Experience coordinating security operations initiatives or SIEM/XDR implementations.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools, enterprise IT frameworks, or multi-business environments.