Required Education
Bachelors degree in Business IT Cybersecurity or related field.
Preferred Education
MBA or advanced degree (preferred but not required).
Preferred Certification
Certifications: PMP PRINCE2 Agile (e.g. CSM SAFe) highly desirable.
Required Skills
Project Management: 5 years of experience preferably in IT security risk analysis or compliance projects.
Methodologies: Agile Waterfall or hybrid project management.
Leadership: Ability to guide teams set objectives and drive project success.
Communication: Clear and concise updates for stakeholders and executives.
Risk Management: Proactive identification and mitigation of project risks.
Tools: Proficiency in MS Project Azure DevOps (ADO) Clarity PPM or similar.
Organization: Strong planning scheduling and budgeting capabilities.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and manage project plans timelines and budgets.
Ensure alignment with organizational security goals.
Collaborate with IT security and business teams to meet milestones.
Resolve dependencies and remove roadblocks.
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
Escalate critical issues when necessary.
Provide regular updates to leadership on progress risks and decisions.
Facilitate project meetings and document action items.
Ensure deliverables meet security and compliance standards.
Track progress using MS Project ADO Clarity PPM or equivalent.
Work Model
Hybrid Schedule: Onsite Tuesday Thursday (Chicago office).