Paramount Computer Systems - Technical Project Manager

Description :

About the job :

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in cybersecurity to lead the successful delivery of security-focused initiatives for our clients.

This role involves managing multiple concurrent projectsranging from penetration testing engagements and SIEM deployments to large-scale security transformationsensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with cybersecurity best practices.

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Manage end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

- Collaborate with clients, technical teams, and stakeholders to define project goals, requirements, and success metrics.

- Develop detailed project plans, resource assignments, risk mitigation strategies, and communication plan.

- Coordinate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution.

- Track and report on project status, risks, and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders

- Ensure alignment of project outcomes with industry security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, GDPR)

- Support proposal development and SOW creation for new cybersecurity engagements.

- Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

- Conduct post-project reviews to assess project success and gather lessons learned.

- Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices within the cybersecurity team

- Ensure resource availability and allocation

Education & Experience :

- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

- 5-7 years of project management experience, with at least 2 years in cybersecurity or IT security-related projects

- Proven track record of delivering projects such as Security assessments or penetration testing, Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementations, Cloud security hardening or compliance audits.

Skills :

- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and frameworks.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

- Working knowledge of project management tools such as MS Project, or similar.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Certifications (Preferred) :

- PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

- Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent

- ITIL Foundation or relevant ITSM experience