Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a highly strategic and motivated Technical project Manager to join our team. The focus is on driving large-scale cyber security objectives cloud transitions and platform modernization efforts across a global financial portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a technical project manager with a strong foundation in program management capable of overseeing diverse workstreams including Cloud Security AI/ML security initiatives and the modernization program. The goal is to ensure complex technical projects specifically those involving Cloud and AI/ML security are delivered on time and translate into measurable improvements for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Must have:

• Program & Portfolio Leadership: Plan Lead coordinate and manage multiple application and engineering portfolios ensuring alignment with stakeholder and the organizations strategic goals including Cloud-native Cyber security and AI-driven modernization.
• Master JIRA & Confluence Administration: Act as the primary administrator for the teams tracking tools. Maintain data integrity manage user workflows and build customized dashboards that provide executive-level visibility into project status.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the central point of contact between IT Security Legal and Business teams. Break down technical silos and ensure global teams are aligned on project scope and deliverables.
• Deliver KPI & Metrics Reporting: Define and analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track program health. Provide clear data-driven reports in response to leadership requests to show the real-world impact of initiatives.
• Drive Initiative Planning & Tracking: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Programs. Develop comprehensive roadmaps manage timelines and coordinate resource allocation to move projects from inception to completion and provide executive level status reporting.
• Lead Modernization & Cloud Efforts: Oversee the strategy for transitioning legacy systems to secure Cloud-native and AI-enabled modernization initiatives. Ensure these modernization projects stay on track without interrupting business operations.

Good to have:

• Vendor onboarding Funding & Budget Management: Manage the vendor team onboarding financial health of the portfolio including funding requests budget tracking and resource optimization to ensure project sustainability.
• Risk & Compliance Governance: Coordinate risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure all programs adhere to global frameworks such as DORA GDPR GLBA and FFIEC.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate executive business operational Control review meetings and implement process enhancements to improve project efficiency and operational outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in program & portfolio management with at least 3 years specifically in a digital transformation cyber security projects role within a regulated financial environment.
• Expertise in Project Management methodologies (Agile Waterfall and hybrid) with a focus on strategic execution.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously in a technical and compliance-driven environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST ISO 27001) and global financial regulations (DORA GLBA FFIEC).

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management Excellence: PMP PRINCE2 or similar certification is highly preferred.
• Tools Mastery: Advanced hands-on collaboration tool experience with Miro SharePoint Power BI/Looker dashboards MS teams groups MS office tools JIRA and Confluence for portfolio tracking reporting and dashboard creation.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to translate complex technical data into actionable status reports and KPI dashboards.
• Technical Literacy: A solid understanding of cloud computing digital transformation Cyber security and the security challenges associated with AI/ML.
• Security Insight: CISSP CISM or CISA certification is a plus.

Good to have:

• Technical Literacy: A solid understanding of cloud computing digital transformation Cyber security and the security challenges associated with AI/ML.
• Security Insight: CISSP CISM or CISA certification is a plus.