Active Directory Remediation project

Role: Cybersecurity Identity and Active Directory Remediation Project Manager

Location: Onsite, Houston, Downtown(4 days a week mandatory- No remote- Onsite from 1^st day of work)

Duration: Contract

Role Overview: Project Manager to lead and drive a Cyber Security Identity Management and Active Directory (AD) Remediation initiative. This role will manage complex, cross-functional delivery across infrastructure, security, and audit teams while ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and on-time execution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in high-visibility, regulated environments, coordinating multiple technical teams, and supporting organizations transitioning to Agile delivery models.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Program Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of an Identity Management / Active Directory Remediation project, covering both on-prem AD and Entra (Azure AD) environments.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and work breakdown structures (WBS) to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Track dependencies, risks, issues, and mitigation plans across multiple workstreams.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate and align efforts across:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Compute & Server teams
  • Network Security & Network Services
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Build / Platform teams
  • Audit, Risk & Compliance
  • External vendors and service providers
• Facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders to remove blockers and drive execution.

Governance & Communication

• Drive project governance through:
  • Daily/weekly standups
  • Steering committee meetings
  • Stakeholder and executive updates
• Provide weekly management status reports covering progress, risks, issues, budget, and upcoming milestones.
• Ensure clear documentation and audit-ready artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.

Agile Delivery Support

• Manage Agile backlogs, sprint planning, sprint execution, and release readiness, particularly for teams transitioning from waterfall to Agile.
• Partner with Product Owners and technical leads to ensure clear prioritization and delivery commitments.
• Monitor velocity, sprint outcomes, and delivery health across teams.

Change & Risk Management

• Assist with coordination of policy updates, configuration changes, and formal change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation, particularly related to identity security, privileged access, and directory services.