GRC Technical Project Manager (Cybersecurity / OT Security)

Job Title: GRC Technical Project Manager (Cybersecurity / OT Security)

Location: Austin, TX OR Sunnyvale, CA (3 days/week onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 8–10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced GRC Technical Project Manager with a strong cybersecurity background and proven expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) project management. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience managing cybersecurity initiatives within manufacturing/OT environments, including supplier security assessments, remediation programs, and compliance governance.

This role requires a blend of project management leadership, cybersecurity governance expertise, and strong stakeholder communication skills.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of Project Management experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Strong cybersecurity background preferred
• Proven experience in Manufacturing / OT (Operational Technology) Cybersecurity (mandatory)
• Experience managing supplier cybersecurity assessment and remediation programs
• Experience in enterprise IT security governance and compliance initiatives

Must Have Skills

GRC / Cybersecurity

• Strong hands-on experience managing:
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) programs
  • Cybersecurity compliance initiatives
  • Risk assessments
  • Supplier security assessment programs
  • Remediation tracking and execution
• Experience with:
  • IT security audits
  • Vulnerability assessments / vulnerability scanning
  • Security policy review
  • Security standards governance
  • Compliance remediation programs

Compliance / Standards

Strong understanding of:

• ISO 27001 / ISO 27K framework
• Security controls annexures
• Implementation strategies for security governance controls
• IT security policy lifecycle management
• Risk mitigation and compliance governance frameworks

Project Management

• Strong end-to-end project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders
• Experience with:
  • Program planning
  • Timeline management
  • Risk management
  • Escalation handling
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Executive status reporting

OT / Manufacturing Security

Mandatory experience with:

• Manufacturing cybersecurity environments
• Operational Technology (OT) security
• Supplier/vendor cybersecurity governance
• Security remediation in manufacturing ecosystems

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage GRC/cybersecurity projects across enterprise and manufacturing environments
• Manage supplier cybersecurity assessments and remediation programs
• Drive compliance initiatives aligned with ISO 27001 / ISO 27K standards
• Coordinate IT security audits, vulnerability reviews, and standards compliance activities
• Track remediation plans, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones
• Work with cybersecurity, engineering, compliance, audit, and business stakeholders
• Manage IT security policy and standards governance processes
• Ensure effective communication across technical and non-technical teams
• Prepare executive dashboards, status reports, and risk updates
• Support continuous improvement in security governance and compliance frameworks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Related technical discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management capability
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Cybersecurity certifications are a plus (CISM / CISSP / CRISC / PMP preferred)
• Experience in enterprise supplier risk management programs
• Experience working in large enterprise cybersecurity governance environments