Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Manager
Location: 100% Remote (USA-based)
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Information Technology / Cybersecurity
About The Role
A forward-thinking U.S. based company is actively hiring an experienced and detail-oriented Cyber Security Project Manager to lead, coordinate, and execute a range of cybersecurity projects across our organization. This fully remote position requires strong project management expertise, an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity practices, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams toward the successful delivery of initiatives aligned with business and security objectives.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in cybersecurity, hands-on experience managing security-focused projects, and excellent communication and organizational skills. If you're passionate about protecting digital assets and enjoy leading technical teams in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and manage multiple concurrent cybersecurity projects (e.g., security audits, incident response planning, risk assessments, compliance initiatives, vulnerability management).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, security operations, development, compliance, and third-party vendors.
- Define project scopes, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs.
- Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and KPIs to ensure successful completion within scope, time, and budget.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalate as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of professional experience in project management, with at least 2 years in cybersecurity or IT security projects.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS), and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, SIEM, endpoint protection, etc.).
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and technical teams.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, Trello, Smartsheet).
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
- CISSP, CISM, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.
- Experience with cloud security projects (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Fully remote work with flexible hours.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Ongoing professional development and certification support.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.