About the role

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The Manager, IT Cybersecurity Projects leads the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity initiatives within the IT organization. This role involves managing cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment with security policies and compliance standards, and driving risk mitigation strategies across enterprise systems. The position requires strong project management expertise combined with deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and technologies.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage IT cybersecurity projects from initiation through closure
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
Coordinate with IT, security, compliance, and business stakeholders
Ensure projects meet security requirements and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Report project status to senior management and executive stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity project delivery processes
Manage vendor relationships and third-party security assessments
Support incident response planning and recovery testing initiatives

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
5+ years of experience in IT project management or program management
Proven experience managing cybersecurity or information security projects
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
Experience with risk assessment, vulnerability management, and security controls
Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred
CISSP, CISM, or other relevant cybersecurity certification preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate technical security concepts for non-technical audiences
Experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IAM, or DLP platforms
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps practices
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure