Project Manager
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Posted on:
18-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Cybersecurity Project Manager
Location: Remote (South Carolina)
Location: Remote (South Carolina)
Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Scope of the Project:
The Project Manager will advance the clients cybersecurity posture by leading and managing security-focused initiatives. This requires collaboration with IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure efforts align with the clients strategic goals the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and applicable federal and state regulations.
The Project Manager will advance the clients cybersecurity posture by leading and managing security-focused initiatives. This requires collaboration with IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure efforts align with the clients strategic goals the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and applicable federal and state regulations.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
Project Documentation & Analysis: Prepare needs analyses business cases and feasibility studies. Maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Lifecycle Management: Manage all phases (initiation planning execution control closeout) for small to mid-sized cybersecurity and IT modernization projects.
Project Coordination & Methodology: Coordinate projects using established methodologies. Define prioritize and track project requirements.
Work Planning & Communication: Develop detailed work plans manage scope budget and schedule. Oversee execution of communication plans for leadership and stakeholders.
Status Reporting & Change Management: Prepare regular status reports and provide updates to sponsors and stakeholders. Coordinate change requests and recommend adjustments.
Risk & Quality Management: Identify risks and facilitate resolution through mitigation strategies. Ensure project execution complies with laws client policies and cybersecurity standards (e.g. NIST CSF FISMA).
Other Duties as Assigned.
Project Lifecycle Management: Manage all phases (initiation planning execution control closeout) for small to mid-sized cybersecurity and IT modernization projects.
Project Coordination & Methodology: Coordinate projects using established methodologies. Define prioritize and track project requirements.
Work Planning & Communication: Develop detailed work plans manage scope budget and schedule. Oversee execution of communication plans for leadership and stakeholders.
Status Reporting & Change Management: Prepare regular status reports and provide updates to sponsors and stakeholders. Coordinate change requests and recommend adjustments.
Risk & Quality Management: Identify risks and facilitate resolution through mitigation strategies. Ensure project execution complies with laws client policies and cybersecurity standards (e.g. NIST CSF FISMA).
Other Duties as Assigned.
Required Skills (in order of importance):
3-5 years Project Management Expertise: Proven experience managing IT/security projects through the full lifecycle. Strong understanding of methodologies (PMBOK Agile Waterfall). Ability to develop plans and manage scope schedule and budget.
3-5 years Cybersecurity Knowledge: Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) NIST 800-53 and FISMA. Understanding of information security principles and risk management.
3-5 years Technical Acumen: Ability to translate technical requirements into project plans. Experience with IT teams on integrations or deployments. Proficiency with Microsoft DevOps SharePoint MS Project and Excel.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience facilitating meetings and managing stakeholder expectations.
Documentation & Compliance: Skilled in preparing project documentation (business cases requirements risk logs). Knowledge of IT change management processes.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify risks analyze root causes and implement mitigation strategies.
Professionalism & Adaptability: Self-motivated organized and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
3-5 years Cybersecurity Knowledge: Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) NIST 800-53 and FISMA. Understanding of information security principles and risk management.
3-5 years Technical Acumen: Ability to translate technical requirements into project plans. Experience with IT teams on integrations or deployments. Proficiency with Microsoft DevOps SharePoint MS Project and Excel.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience facilitating meetings and managing stakeholder expectations.
Documentation & Compliance: Skilled in preparing project documentation (business cases requirements risk logs). Knowledge of IT change management processes.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify risks analyze root causes and implement mitigation strategies.
Professionalism & Adaptability: Self-motivated organized and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Skills (in order of importance):
3 years experience working with one or more client agencies in a Project Manager role for information security projects.
Experience with security and IT compliance related to CDC HIPAA and CJIS.
PMP Certification or currently pursuing certification.
Experience with security and IT compliance related to CDC HIPAA and CJIS.
PMP Certification or currently pursuing certification.
Education & Certifications:
Required Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Required Certifications: None.
Required Certifications: None.
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
