Project Management Consultant Cyber Security

Role: Project Management Consultant - Cyber Security

Location: Princeton NJ (Hybrid)

Type: Contract

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Management Consultant Cybersecurity lead the planning and execution of cybersecurity initiatives across a complex fast-evolving global enterprise landscape.
• This role requires a unique combination of deep technical expertise in cybersecurity digital transformation and the ability manage ambiguity drive clarity and deliver high-quality security outcomes across regions and business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on the comprehensive delivery of global cybersecurity initiatives in complex multi-layered environments with multiple vendors.
• Assist in developing projects that clearly define scope objectives timeline success metrics requirements (business non-functional functional and operational) and risk mitigation strategies for global cybersecurity initiatives.
• Oversee technical implementations and integrations of cybersecurity technologies such as:
• SIEM platforms SOC Data Encryptions Standards Cryptography PKI
• AI/ML-driven security analytics and UEBA
• Network Security Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Secured Communications Protocols.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Email Security
• User Access Management including IAM PAM and IDPs
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and both security and non-security logging

• Manage the project lifecycle using Agile Waterfall or hybrid methodologies ensuring delivery against scope time and budget.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders in security risk infrastructure application teams and third-party vendors align project goals with the organizations security strategy and ensure accountability.
• Translate complex technical concepts in actionable plans and executive-level updates.
• Track and report on project KPIs risks interdependencies and compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying technical or process gaps and recommending sustainable solutions.
• Monitor KPIs manage budgets and report on progress risks and escalations senior leadership and steering committees.
• Ensure all deliverables meet compliance standards and organizational security policies.
• Lead post-project reviews capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvements across the cybersecurity program portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in information technology Computer Science Engineering Cybersecurity or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in project management within cybersecurity or information security including managing complex multi-region projects.
• Proven experience delivering projects using Agile Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.
• Demonstrated expertise with cybersecurity technologies (e.g. SIEM SOC PKI DLP IAM PAM EDR CTI encryption).
• Strong communication skills with the ability present technical concepts business and executive audiences.
• Experience collaborating with global cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Knowledge of regulatory and organizational security compliance standards.
• Must be local Princeton NJ

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. PMP CISSP CISM CISA Agile/Scrum certification).
• Experience in digital transformation projects.
• Experience working in large global enterprises