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Senior Project Manager Cyber Security

Franklin Templeton


Job Location:

Pasadena, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 140000 - 150000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Franklin Templeton we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager we build dynamic relationships with clients understand their goals and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.


From our welcoming inclusive and supportive culture to our globally diverse business we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients success.


About the Department

The role of Sr. Project Manager Cyber Security will provide project management support for the Global Information Security team and act as the point of accountability to plan direct and manage technology proof-of-concepts and deployments for large scale complex projects. The candidate will ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished with quality results within established time frames and budget and meet customer and/or business needs. The qualified candidate will have a strong technology background as well as excellent planning communication and execution skills required to effectively collaborate and lead architects engineers operations staff and other technology and business professionals to deliver defined objectives. Project management support may include but is not limited to: Cyber Security Cloud enablement and deployment and application development.

How you will add value

  • Lead multiple cybersecurity projects spanning multiple security domains simultaneously; effectively managing prioritization of time resource and scope

  • Drive complex projects from concept to operations articulating processes to help team succeed including not only managing risks but predicting them

  • Create and track project plans by monitoring and updating cross-functional team members of tasks and deliverables to ensure timely completion

  • Help teams to get to the finish line collaboratively. Provide timely guidance and feedback (matrix reporting)

  • Escalate issues to others with more experience authority and/or span of control when necessary

  • Communicate effectively and influence/negotiate internal and external stakeholders regarding key project objectives scope funding timeline dependencies and risks to stakeholders

  • Institute effective project management processes tools and best practices to bring efficiency and support collaboration

Project Attributes & Complexity

  • Plan and Implement projects with a high level of complexity

  • Impact that is significant to Line of Business and/or Enterprise-wide

  • Involves direction for multiple integrated projects

  • Budgets typically from $100000 to $5 Million

  • Proof of Concepts where the results will influence the direction of Cyber Security Strategy and Services

  • Enterprise deployments across multiple Lines of Business and customer types

  • Program and Project length is typically 12months however programs may span multiple years

  • Involvement with/between 10-20 partners/stakeholder groups

What will help you be successful in this role

  • 5-7 years cross-functional cross-disciplinary project management and business analysis experience for global mid-to-large sized corporations with geographically dispersed population

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the key components of project management (e.g. scope time cost quality human resources communication risk integration) and associated tools and methodologies

  • Ability to apply business practices in the context of project management activities

  • Experience with cyber security including design implementation and operationalizing of cybersecurity systems. Documenting requirements working with vendors creating knowledge articles and executing transition to security operations team

  • Experience leading geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroups

  • Self-starter and driven to win

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organization and planning skills

  • Strong influencing / negotiation skills

  • Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills

  • Experiencing managing complex projects

  • Experience managing organization change and communication

  • Experience with process improvement

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

  • Project management certification with hands-on experience managing Agile projects (e.g. PMI PMP DAD)

Optional Skills and Experience

  • Prior experience in an IT Engineering Architect or Operations Service Delivery role

Work Schedule & Location

  • This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Pasadena CA office 4 days/week

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards monetary and non-monetary designed to support their well-being and recognize their time talents and results. Along with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a 401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare options insurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement for certain education expenses paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $140000 $150000 depending on location and level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.

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At Franklin Templeton we believe your benefits should support your life your goals and your future. Thats why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.


Highlights of our benefits include:

- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year

- Health Coverage: Competitive medical dental and vision insurance to support your well-being

- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to IRS limits

- Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities

- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement

- Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge


Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity or gender expression marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment manager. At the core of our business are multiple world-class investment management groups – Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series – each operating independently and offering their distinct perspectives to financial advisors and th ... View more

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