IT Security Project Manager Job Description Template

We are looking for a capable and experienced IT Security Project Manager to develop and implement critical cybersecurity solutions in a cloud-first technological environment. A competent applicant will possess rigorous analytical capabilities and have experience developing new initiatives, as well as a track record of successfully delivering solutions from planning to execution. They will supervise planning and scoping, foresee potential problems, take appropriate action in the event of a crisis, and create a program that secures our business environment. They will have clear thinking, enjoy collaborating with people from other teams, and be skilled at handling ambiguity.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with medium-sized to large, intricate cross-departmental initiatives
• Plan, design, manage, and carry out project plans to assure delivery and ensure project plans fulfill their objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional key stakeholders to comprehend procedures and promote results
• Identify ways to streamline and optimize processes
• Prepare materials and presentations for executives
• Organize special projects independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of project or program management experience
• 2+ years of experience in software development
• Experience in cybersecurity
• Experience working in a cloud environment
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or Project Management Certification
• Agile credentials, Active Project Management (PMP), Program Management (PgMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or similar certification
• Certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)