Project Manager

Job role: Project Manager

Duration: Contract

Location: 3 days onsite Bridgewater NJ

We are seeking a Project Manager within the Information Security organization to lead planning and execution of complex cybersecurity initiatives across domains such as Identity & Access Management Vulnerability Management Data Protection Cloud Security Security Operations and Risk & Compliance.

This role requires a strong project planning leader with expertise in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development delivery process execution and stakeholder influence across matrixed environments. The ideal candidate translates security strategy into structured execution roadmaps and drives predictable delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery Leadership:

Develop comprehensive project plans aligned to cybersecurity program objectives

Build and maintain detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) across security initiatives

Define:

o scope

o milestones

o dependencies

o resource needs

o timelines

o critical paths

Lead project lifecycle activities from initiation through execution and closure

Translate security strategies into executable implementation plans

Support roadmap development for multi-phase cybersecurity initiatives

Coordinate delivery sequencing across security infrastructure application and business teams

Maintain integrated master schedules across interdependent initiatives

Program Execution & Coordination:

Manage multiple concurrent cybersecurity initiatives

Drive accountability across technical and functional teams

Track deliverables against milestones and adjust plans as needed

Identify and manage cross-project dependencies

Support prioritization across competing security initiatives

Ensure alignment with enterprise security transformation objectives

Process & Governance Leadership:

Establish repeatable delivery frameworks across security initiatives

Maintain project governance artifacts including:

o RAID logs

o decision logs

o dependency tracking

o milestone tracking

o executive status dashboards

Facilitate program steering committee and leadership updates

Ensure alignment with enterprise PMO standards and security operating models

Support audit and regulatory readiness where initiatives intersect with compliance requirements

Stakeholder Influence & Communication:

Partner with leaders across:

o CISO organization

o Security Architecture

o Identity & Access Management

o Vulnerability Management

o Security Operations

o Risk & Compliance

o Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering teams

Influence stakeholders without direct reporting authority

Translate technical security initiatives into business-aligned delivery plans

Provide executive-level visibility into:

o delivery progress

o risks

o dependencies

o resource needs

Facilitate alignment across technical and business stakeholders

Risk & Dependency Management:

Identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies

Maintain dependency mapping across security initiatives

Escalate blockers appropriately and proactively

Support risk-reduction tracking tied to cybersecurity program outcomes

Required Qualifications:

5 years of experience managing technology or cybersecurity projects

Demonstrated strength in project planning and execution within complex enterprise environments

Advanced experience building and managing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Experience managing integrated project schedules and cross-team dependencies

Strong process orientation and governance execution experience

Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority

Experience coordinating across infrastructure application and security teams

Strong written and executive-level communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting initiatives within:

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Vulnerability Management programs

Zero Trust transformation initiatives

Cloud security deployments

Data protection / DLP implementations

Security governance and compliance programs

Certifications:

PMP preferred

Agile / SAFe experience helpful

Security exposure (CISSP familiarity or equivalent environment experience) a plus

Framework familiarity:

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

SOC 2