Job#: 3030274 Job Description: Project / Product Manager - Infrastructure SecurityType: 2-Year Contract (Potential to Convert to Full-Time)
Location: Onsite in Des Moines, 4 days/week
OverviewOur client is seeking a Project / Product Manager dedicated to Infrastructure Security to support and drive critical security initiatives across enterprise infrastructure platforms. This role is a dual-hat position, combining strong project execution with true Product Owner responsibilities in a product-led operating model.
This is not a coordination-only PM role. The ideal candidate brings infrastructure security experience, is comfortable working hands-on with technical teams, and can translate security objectives into clear, actionable product backlogs and delivery plans.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Ownership & Delivery- Serve as Product Owner for infrastructure security initiatives, owning and managing the product backlog
- Write clear, technically sound user stories and acceptance criteria for security features and capabilities
- Partner with engineering and security teams to prioritize work based on risk, impact, and strategic value
- Maintain and communicate roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans
Project Management- Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure security projects from intake through implementation
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security engineering, cloud, and identity teams
- Track progress, dependencies, risks, and issues; drive resolution to keep delivery on track
- Facilitate agile ceremonies as needed (planning, refinement, standups, reviews)
Infrastructure Security Collaboration- Act as a trusted partner to infrastructure security engineers and architects
- Ensure initiatives align with enterprise security standards, regulatory expectations, and risk posture
- Support initiatives across domains such as:
- Cloud infrastructure security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Network security
- Endpoint / platform security
- Translate technical security concepts into clear communication for stakeholders and leaders
Required Qualifications- Hands-on experience in Infrastructure Security, either currently or earlier in career (e.g., security engineering, infrastructure engineering, cloud security)
- Proven experience functioning as a Product Owner, including backlog ownership and user story development
- Strong project management experience delivering complex, technical initiatives
- Working knowledge of agile and product-based delivery models
- Ability to collaborate deeply with technical teams and challenge assumptions when needed
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience in financial services or regulated environments
- Background transitioning from engineer to PM/PO
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, or similar
- Experience balancing security risk, delivery velocity, and engineering capacity
- SAFe, Scrum, or Agile certifications (nice to have, not required)
Work Environment & Contract Details- Onsite 4 days per week (local candidates preferred)
- 2-year contract with strong potential for extension or full-time conversion
- Fast-moving environment with high visibility and impact
- Opportunity to influence how infrastructure security products are delivered
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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