Project Lead IV

Location: Chicago - HYBRID,Illinois
Expected Start Date: Mar 24, 2025

Cybersecurity Project Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead and drive complex cybersecurity initiatives. This role involves managing cybersecurity projects related to cyber threats, incident investigations, vulnerability remediation, and cyber tabletop exercises. The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to escalate risks before they become critical issues.

HYBRID IN CHICAGO OR HOUSTON LOCATIONS

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project charters, scope statements, and detailed project plans for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability remediation efforts, and incident response projects.
• Conduct and facilitate cyber tabletop exercises to strengthen organizational response to cyber threats.
• Continuously monitor project progress, identifying potential risks and ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
• Provide timely project updates, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly status reports.
• Develop and deliver presentations for senior leadership, translating technical insights into business-focused reports.
• Ensure cybersecurity projects align with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation, ensuring projects are completed within scope and timeline.
• Escalate risks proactively to prevent project delays or security vulnerabilities.
• Foster collaboration between cybersecurity, IT, compliance, and business teams to achieve security objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong cybersecurity background with experience in cyber threats, incident investigation, vulnerability remediation, and cyber tabletop exercises.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework for cyber threat analysis.
• Strong time management and deliverables tracking to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to escalate risks before they become critical issues.
• Experience in managing budgets, resources, and strategic project alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or PMI Certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Familiarity with telecommunications technologies is a plus.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, or incident response processes

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