Cybersecurity Project Manager - Remote Opportunity
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Rate: \(60.00 - \)65.00/hr
Overview
We invite motivated professionals to join our esteemed organization as a Cybersecurity Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in delivering large-scale global cybersecurity initiatives, with an emphasis on data security. Your collaboration with a program manager will be crucial in defining, planning, managing, and executing projects to ensure objectives are achieved within designated timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors across diverse geographical regions to ensure the successful execution of complex projects.
- Utilize your expertise to formulate effective delivery strategies and plans that align with overarching business objectives.
- Gather and evaluate estimates related to infrastructure, business processes, and IT, ensuring they adhere to industry best practices.
- Facilitate adherence to project management policies by developing essential tools and techniques to improve project execution.
- Conduct analyses to explore innovative resource utilization and provide actionable solutions for decision-making.
- Oversee the planning and execution of intricate initiatives by applying robust project management methodologies and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Manage project budgets and resources diligently, documenting variances, forecasting needs, and liaising with resource managers.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks through the implementation of comprehensive risk management plans.
- Effectively communicate project status, challenges, and risks to stakeholders and business leaders to maintain engagement and transparency.
- Assist in evaluating technical system requirements and designs to enable smooth project execution.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure rigorous testing throughout the project lifecycle.
- Foster a collaborative work environment by motivating colleagues and promoting accountability among team members.
- Employ established project management frameworks to guide project execution.
- Partner with change management teams to ensure effective communication reaches relevant audiences in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers, facilitating open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Required Skills
- Strong project management capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles
- Proficiency in managing budgets and resources
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with compliance and risk management practices
Qualifications
- Proven experience in managing extensive cybersecurity projects within a large global context.
- Strong background in project management methodologies.
- Exceptional stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated success in a global work environment.
- Ability to inspire and lead teams effectively.
Career Growth Opportunities
This role offers substantial potential for professional development through engagement with complex projects and methodologies, enhancing skills in project management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
Compensation Information
Please note that any displayed pay ranges are estimations. Actual compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, technical skills, and qualifications as outlined in this description. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Contractor