Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Midtown NYC | Troy, MI | Hybrid
Duration: Long-term contract

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of risk and security-focused projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation, while adhering to project management best practices.
Ensure alignment with business objectives, maintaining focus on security, compliance, and risk management goals.
Coordinate across cross-functional teams, including risk management, security, IT, and compliance, to ensure project success and mitigate project risks.
Manage stakeholder communications and expectations, providing regular updates to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation efforts.
Risk & Security Expertise:
Oversee the implementation of security frameworks (such as NIST, GLBA) to ensure organizational compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Analyze and manage project risks related to security vulnerabilities, controls, and regulatory requirements in the context of financial services.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and lead the identification of vulnerabilities within business processes, IT systems, and applications.
Ensure security and compliance requirements are integrated into the project life cycle from planning through execution, and ensure proper controls are in place.
Reporting & Dashboarding:
Leverage PowerBI or similar tools to create dynamic dashboards and reports that track project progress, security risks, and compliance status.
Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the success of risk and security initiatives within projects.
Present regular project reports to stakeholders, highlighting project performance, risk management outcomes, and compliance status.
Regulatory & Compliance Management:
Ensure that all projects comply with industry regulations (such as GLBA, NIST, SOX, etc.) and organizational standards for data security and privacy.
Ensure proper documentation is created and maintained for regulatory audits and security reviews.
Lead the preparation for external audits and assessments, ensuring that the organization meets security and compliance standards.
Team Collaboration & Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional project teams, ensuring smooth delivery of projects while managing potential conflicts and roadblocks.
Work closely with security architects, business analysts, and technical leads to ensure all risk and security aspects are effectively addressed.
Encourage a collaborative environment and foster strong working relationships between various project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
Continuous Improvement:
Continuously evaluate project management processes and identify areas for improvement, recommending and implementing changes to improve project delivery.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in risk management, security, and compliance best practices, and incorporate them into project strategies.

Qualifications:
10+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a focus on risk and security in the banking, financial services, or capital markets industry.
In-depth knowledge of risk management, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, GLBA), and experience implementing controls to mitigate vulnerabilities in an enterprise environment.
Proven track record of managing and delivering projects related to security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
PMP Certification (Project Management Professional) required; additional certifications in risk management (e.g., CRISC) or security (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus.
Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools to create dashboards and provide reporting on project health, security metrics, and compliance status.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to data security, privacy, and risk management in the financial services industry.
Experience with security controls such as access control, encryption, firewalls, SIEM tools, etc., and knowledge of security vulnerabilities and best practices for remediation.
Strong experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and the ability to apply them in a security and compliance context.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders and drive collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, especially related to security and compliance issues.
Strong ability to analyze data and translate it into actionable insights, including the ability to utilize PowerBI for reporting and monitoring purposes.
Experience with regulatory audits, compliance assessments, and working with external auditors in a financial services setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in banking, capital markets, or financial services environments with specific exposure to security risk assessments and regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and related risk management controls.
Advanced proficiency with PowerBI, Excel, and other reporting and dashboard tools to present complex security and risk data in an understandable format for executives and stakeholders.
Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies and their application in managing risk/security projects.
Knowledge of additional security regulations and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS).