The CMMC IS/IT Project Manager is responsible to lead and orchestrate the CMMC project, acting as the central point of coordination between IS, Security and IT functions. This role is responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, managing timelines, ensuring accountability, and driving effective execution of all CMMC-related activities globally.
The CMMC IS/IT Project Manager will collaborate closely with diverse, cross-functional teams based in North America, Europe, and other regions to align efforts, remove obstacles, and maintain momentum toward project goals. The position requires proactive leadership to facilitate decision-making, resolve challenges, and trigger collaborative workshops or working sessions when needed. In addition, the Project Manager will be responsible for tracking progress, monitoring action items and reporting status and risks to senior stakeholders.
Success in this role demands organizational, leadership, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage a complex, multi-disciplinary project in a dynamic and multinational environment.
Keys responsibilities:
o Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project plans for the CMMC certification journey.
o Monitor progress, track actions, and ensure timely resolution of tasks across all workstreams.
o Coordinate cross-functional teams, providing both direction and support to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
o Centralize documentation (procedures, compliance evidence) to avoid silos and ease audits.
o Proactively identify and address project risks, issues, or blockers, facilitating problem resolution to keep the project on track.
o Serve as the trigger for initiating and organizing workshops or working sessions as necessary to
advance project objectives.
o Foster effective collaboration and communication among teams located in North America and Europe, ensuring alignment and engagement.
o Report regularly on project status, milestones, risks, and achievements to relevant stakeholders.
o Prepare concise, visual reports for the Steering Committee (Dashboard, recommendations)
o Ensure adherence to CMMC requirements and best practices throughout all phases of the project.
o Prepare comprehensive materials for the Steering Committee, and lead/present the IS and IT section.
o Maintain regular, proactive communication with the Business CMMC Project Manager, ensuring alignment and collaboration throughout the project.
o Develop business cases and impact analysis for various scenarios, such as the selection of alternative tools, migration to a cloud-based solution versus an on-premise option, and the assessment of economic, planning, and resource impacts associated with each approach.
o Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional, multicultural, and geographically distributed team.
o Report financial status regularly, highlighting variances and proposing corrective actions.
Requires regular travel to Europe, typically five to six times per year, based on project needs.
Related additional duties may be assigned, like any type of audit or assessment related to Cybersecurity or based specifically on the NIST SP 800-171 (e.g. a DIBCAC assessment).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proven experience in project management, preferably within cybersecurity, information security, or IT environments.
Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage global, cross-functional teams.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, cloud, data centers) and enterprise applications.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to assess impact and dependencies of technical decisions.
Experience coordinating international teams across multiple time zones is highly desirable.
Ability to lead meetings and prepare accurate and concise meeting minutes.
Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Education and/or Experience
Requires bachelor s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering or related field.
Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Requires 5 years of experience in project management. Appreciate experiences that include CMMC certification.
Knowledge/Skills
Understanding of the CMMC framework, levels, and certification process.
Knowledge of information security management systems and compliance standards (e.g., NIST SP 800- 171, NIST SP 800-53).
Familiarity with IT infrastructure components, such as networks, servers, cloud platforms, endpoints, and security controls.
Knowledge of risk management principles, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
Strong project management skills, including planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and tracking progress.
Proficiency in using project management tools (e.g. MS Project), Collaboration platforms (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint).
Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel and Power Point.
PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certifications are a plus.
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