Senior Project Manager

Bridgewater, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Duration: 12 mos

Location: Onsite in Bridgewater NJ 3 days / week

What client needs:

A methodology-driven Senior PM who can run multiple security/GRC workstreams simultaneously not a cyber engineer or hands-on security SME.
Someone who can operate in a regulated pharma/medical device environment and manage compliance-driven projects (FDA SOX GDPR audit remediation risk reporting).
A polished communicator with strong stakeholder management executive reporting and the ability to support a CISO organization at the enterprise level.

Ideal fit:

Senior PM (8 15 yrs) with heavy PMO/methodology governance and structured program delivery.
Has run multi-track security GRC or risk remediation initiatives (IAM cloud audit findings vulnerability mgmt regulatory readiness).
Pharma/life sciences PM experience is a big plus - they want someone who knows FDA/SOX/GxP timelines and documentation culture.
Polished executive-facing great at decks steering committees and CISO-level reporting.
Someone whos used to working with Legal/Compliance Internal Audit Infrastructure Apps vendors etc.
Doesnt need deep technical cyber expertise; must excel at structure communication governance and delivery.

***Think more Methodology focused PM that can work on multiple workstreams at one time than an expert in Security or Risk Management

A leading global organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in driving strategic cybersecurity and risk-management initiatives across the enterprise. This role will lead complex cross-functional programs aligned to regulatory compliance security modernization risk remediation data protection and IT governance.

You will partner closely with Cybersecurity Leadership Infrastructure Applications Legal/Compliance and external vendors to ensure programs are delivered on time within scope and in alignment with global security standards.

This is a high-visibility role requiring exceptional communication executive presence and the ability to operate in a fast-moving regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

Lead the planning execution and delivery of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives for the Office of the CISO.
Drive project governance scope definition schedules risk management and stakeholder communication.
Manage multiple parallel projects including security tool deployments regulatory compliance initiatives and remediation programs.
Oversee vendor and third-party contributions; ensure SLAs and deliverables are met.

Information Security Domain Execution

Support initiatives across IAM cloud security vulnerability management data protection and incident response.
Track remediation efforts for audits penetration tests and regulatory findings (e.g. FDA SOX GDPR).
Develop dashboards and executive reports for leadership.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security standards and risk priorities.

Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Ensure projects comply with regulations relevant to pharmaceutical/medical device environments.
Partner with Compliance Legal and Internal Audit on key security and risk obligations.
Assist in maturing governance frameworks policies and documentation.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Serve as the project liaison to IT leadership business units and external partners.
Deliver clear concise executive communications including updates to steering committees.
Proactively manage expectations timelines risks and impacts.

Required Experience & Skills

8 12 years of project/program management experience with at least 5 years supporting Information Security or GRC initiatives.
Experience in pharmaceutical medical device or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains: IAM SIEM cloud security vulnerability management data governance incident response.
Proven success managing multi-workstream programs with cross-functional technical teams.
Exceptional communication executive reporting and stakeholder-management skills.
PMP PMI-ACP CSM CISSP CISM or similar certifications a plus.

Preferred Background

Experience working directly in a CISO organization or IT Risk/Compliance function.
Knowledge of FDA regulations SOX GDPR and related compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with common security technologies (e.g. CrowdStrike Zscaler Okta Microsoft Defender Splunk).
Ability to present confidently to senior leadership and external auditors.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Duration: 12 mos Location: Onsite in Bridgewater NJ 3 days / week What client needs: A methodology-driven Senior PM who can run multiple security/GRC workstreams simultaneously not a cyber engineer or hands-on security SME. Someone who can operate in ...