Job#: 3032616 Job Description: Cybersecurity Project Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to manage, develop, and implement projects of varying complexity. This role involves partnering with business stakeholders to ensure successful project completion, with a focus on cybersecurity implementation. The ideal candidate will have technical fluency in cybersecurity, experience in GRC or Cybersecurity Program Management, and strong project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate project planning sessions to determine the scope and objectives of each project.
- Develop project plans, establish timelines, identify milestones, and track performance.
- Manage project risk, identifying and implementing solutions or alternatives.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and tracking while ensuring comprehensive documentation.
- Engage in stakeholder coordination, influence, and negotiation to drive project success.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and support operational readiness planning.
- Monitor and communicate project status to the project team and other stakeholders.
- Guide and coach team members through various stages of the project.
Required Qualifications
Education: A college, university, or equivalent degree is required.
Experience: An intermediate level of relevant work experience is required, typically 3-5 years. This includes experience in GRC or Cybersecurity Program Management.
Technical Skills:- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171.
- Technical fluency to manage cybersecurity implementation.
- Knowledge of security tools.
- Knowledge of agile frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 1-2 project cycles in a regulated industry.
- CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) certification.
- Scrum Master certification.
Compensation & Benefits
The estimated pay rate for this position is between $50.00 and $60.00 per hour. Please note that the final salary offered may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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