Project Manager -Cybersecurity

Prairie Consulting Services
Chicago, IL, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$137,280 - $156,000
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be assigned to one or more large book of cybersecurity projects that require project management best-practices and rigor to execute and successfully deliver on time and on budget.

Requirements

Experience working in a global, highly regulated financial institution

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  • Proven experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager in large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation initiatives, preferably in cybersecurity or cryptography.

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  • Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, especially asymmetric and post-quantum cryptography, and related regulatory and compliance frameworks.

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  • Experience with enterprise risk management, technology governance, and vendor management.

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  • Ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.

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  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

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  • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., FIPS 203/204/205), cryptographic inventory methodologies, and change management best practices.

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  • Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is highly desirable

Benefits & conditions

Has expertise in managing all phases of systems development from concept through implementation and maintenance to include:

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  • Schedule management

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  • Risk and issue management

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  • Budget and financial management

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  • Coordination and communication across teams

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  • Managed large projects using Agile/Waterfall methodologies

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  • Managed large projects using Azure Boards

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  • Earned a B.A. or B.S. degree in a business or technology field of study

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Tasks & Responsibilities:

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*Managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects

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*Defines the phase deliverables, tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses

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  • Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans

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*Assigns resources and tasks, and manages quality assurance, and resolution of issues

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*Conducts status reviews and reporting, development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures

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*Partner with key business and technology stakeholders in the delivery of critical technology initiatives to meet our strategic goals

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*Proactively identifies and mitigates risks that impact projects

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*Change agent for project management best-practices

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The individual should be competent in all areas of project management.

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