Fractional Project Manager

Waterbury, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Direct Client: State Of Vermont
Job Title: Fractional Project Manager CDDIS Penetration Testing Engagement
Duration: 4 Months (
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: Phone/ Video
Requirement ID: SVTPM302SS
Department for Children and Families (DCF)
Position Summary
The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the Contractor and the State of Vermont for the CDDIS Penetration Testing engagement. This role oversees planning coordination execution and delivery of all activities associated with Phase I and Phase II penetration testing of the CDDIS Salesforce-based application and its MuleSoft API integrations. The Project Manager ensures all work is executed according to the State s requirements timelines and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain the Project Plan and Schedule including milestones dependencies and timelines.
Coordinate with the State Point of Contact (POC) Brite Systems and Contractor technical teams to plan and schedule testing activities.
Participate in the Contractor s internal Operations Team scheduling process to confirm resource allocation and kickoff readiness.
Stakeholder Communication
Act as the primary liaison for all communication between the Contractor and the State.
Attend lead or facilitate required meetings including:
- Kickoff meeting
- Weekly status meetings
Findings/review sessions during Phase I and Phase II
Provide weekly written status reports outlining progress risks decisions issues and upcoming activities.
Scope Timeline & Quality Management
Define manage and control scope timeline resource schedules and dependencies throughout the engagement.
Ensure project activities comply with the State s quality management process and approval checkpoints.
Maintain project artifacts updates and documentation throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify risks issues and potential blockers; drive mitigation and resolution strategies.
Escalate technical or schedule-related issues following approved escalation paths.
Ensure the State receives immediate alerts for critical/high vulnerabilities identified by the penetration testing team.
Cross-Team Coordination
Coordinate with State and Brite Systems teams to align:
- User accounts and access provisioning
- Environment readiness (UAT/Staging)
- IP whitelisting and access approvals
- Approvals from Salesforce Okta MuleSoft for authorization to test
Ensure all testing remains compliant with the requirement that all activities and data stay on U.S. soil.
Deliverable Oversight
Ensure timely delivery of all Contractor deliverables including:
Project Plan & Schedule
Phase I Penetration Testing Report
Phase II Penetration Testing Report
Informal rapid notifications for critical/high risks
Log files and attestation of data destruction
Update project plan as conditions change and obtain State POC approval for adjustments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience managing cybersecurity or penetration testing projects.
Strong understanding of application security concepts OWASP Top 10 and penetration testing methodologies (OSSTM similar).
Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with external vendors (e.g. Salesforce Okta MuleSoft).
Demonstrated ability to track deliverables manage schedules and enforce quality standards.
Experience preparing and delivering formal project documentation and reports.
Strong risk management issue resolution and escalation capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating projects involving cloud/SaaS platforms (Salesforce preferred).
Familiarity with State/Federal IT security standards and public sector procurement environments.
Experience with Agile or hybrid methodologies.
Cybersecurity certifications (PMP Security certifications a plus).

Work Environment

All work is performed remotely during business hours (9 AM 5 PM EST Monday Friday).
The Project Manager works closely with the State POC Brite Systems implementation team Contractor engineers and other stakeholders.

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Direct Client: State Of Vermont Job Title: Fractional Project Manager CDDIS Penetration Testing Engagement Duration: 4 Months ( Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote Position Type: Contract Interview Type: Phone/ Video Requirement ID: SVTPM302SS Department for Children and Families (DCF) ...

Direct Client: State Of Vermont
Job Title: Fractional Project Manager CDDIS Penetration Testing Engagement
Duration: 4 Months (
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: Phone/ Video
Requirement ID: SVTPM302SS
Department for Children and Families (DCF)
Position Summary
The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the Contractor and the State of Vermont for the CDDIS Penetration Testing engagement. This role oversees planning coordination execution and delivery of all activities associated with Phase I and Phase II penetration testing of the CDDIS Salesforce-based application and its MuleSoft API integrations. The Project Manager ensures all work is executed according to the State s requirements timelines and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain the Project Plan and Schedule including milestones dependencies and timelines.
Coordinate with the State Point of Contact (POC) Brite Systems and Contractor technical teams to plan and schedule testing activities.
Participate in the Contractor s internal Operations Team scheduling process to confirm resource allocation and kickoff readiness.
Stakeholder Communication
Act as the primary liaison for all communication between the Contractor and the State.
Attend lead or facilitate required meetings including:
- Kickoff meeting
- Weekly status meetings
Findings/review sessions during Phase I and Phase II
Provide weekly written status reports outlining progress risks decisions issues and upcoming activities.
Scope Timeline & Quality Management
Define manage and control scope timeline resource schedules and dependencies throughout the engagement.
Ensure project activities comply with the State s quality management process and approval checkpoints.
Maintain project artifacts updates and documentation throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify risks issues and potential blockers; drive mitigation and resolution strategies.
Escalate technical or schedule-related issues following approved escalation paths.
Ensure the State receives immediate alerts for critical/high vulnerabilities identified by the penetration testing team.
Cross-Team Coordination
Coordinate with State and Brite Systems teams to align:
- User accounts and access provisioning
- Environment readiness (UAT/Staging)
- IP whitelisting and access approvals
- Approvals from Salesforce Okta MuleSoft for authorization to test
Ensure all testing remains compliant with the requirement that all activities and data stay on U.S. soil.
Deliverable Oversight
Ensure timely delivery of all Contractor deliverables including:
Project Plan & Schedule
Phase I Penetration Testing Report
Phase II Penetration Testing Report
Informal rapid notifications for critical/high risks
Log files and attestation of data destruction
Update project plan as conditions change and obtain State POC approval for adjustments.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience managing cybersecurity or penetration testing projects.
Strong understanding of application security concepts OWASP Top 10 and penetration testing methodologies (OSSTM similar).
Excellent communication documentation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with external vendors (e.g. Salesforce Okta MuleSoft).
Demonstrated ability to track deliverables manage schedules and enforce quality standards.
Experience preparing and delivering formal project documentation and reports.
Strong risk management issue resolution and escalation capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating projects involving cloud/SaaS platforms (Salesforce preferred).
Familiarity with State/Federal IT security standards and public sector procurement environments.
Experience with Agile or hybrid methodologies.
Cybersecurity certifications (PMP Security certifications a plus).

Work Environment

All work is performed remotely during business hours (9 AM 5 PM EST Monday Friday).
The Project Manager works closely with the State POC Brite Systems implementation team Contractor engineers and other stakeholders.

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