Title: Cybersecurity Identity and Active Directory Remediation Project Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
C2C/W2
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:
o Identity & Access Management (IAM)
o Compute & Server teams
o Network Security & Network Services
o Cloud Engineering
o Build / Platform teams
o Audit, Risk & Compliance
o 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:
o Daily/weekly standups
o Steering committee meetings
o 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.
*Required Skills:*
* Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager in large-scale IT, Infrastructure, or Cyber Security programs.
* Lead end-to-end delivery of an Identity Management / Active Directory Remediation project, covering both on-prem AD and Entra (Azure AD) environments.
* Proven ability to manage complex, multi-team initiatives in enterprise environments.
* Strong experience with budget tracking, WBS management, and financial controls.
* Working knowledge of Active Directory (on-prem)
* Entra ID (Azure AD)
* Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts
* Familiarity with Cyber Security remediation initiatives (identity hardening, access controls, audit findings remediation).
* Experience working with or alongside Audit and Risk teams.
* Nice to Have: Exposure to CrowdStrike Identity Protection or similar identity threat detection tools.
* Nice to Have: Experience supporting security compliance or regulatory remediation efforts.
* Nice to Have: Agile / Scrum experience (CSM, SAFe, or similar certifications a plus).
* Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Ability to translate technical risks into business-relevant impacts.
* Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating under tight timelines.
* Confident facilitator who can drive decisions and accountability.
* Agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)
* MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar project planning tools
* Confluence / SharePoint for documentation
* MS Teams / Zoom for collaboration
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