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Cybersecurity Project Manager
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
$250K to $3M and comprised of internal and external labor.
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Jul 31, 2026 | |
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Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Manager Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid Duration: 5 months Project Overview: The client seeks a Cybersecurity Project Manager to drive execution of strategic cybersecurity projects in support of one or more of our key cybersecurity control areas: Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA), and Data Protection (DP.) This role is accountable for successful project delivery of highly visible, mission-critical projects. Contractor's Role: * Lead global teams consisting of technical and non-technical employees and consultants to drive successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects and programs. * Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to define expected project benefits and outcomes and ensure successful achievement through project completion. * Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project completion. * Develop project schedules including effort estimates and task sequences and assignments and ensure they are adhered to; ensure projects are optimally sequenced and coordinated for efficiency. * Lead resolution of conflicts or escalations in support of project or program delivery. * Create and submit project/program status reports that are accurate and comply with team guidelines. * Establish and maintain project artifact repository; review project deliverables to ensure quality and ensure project adheres to internal software delivery methodology. Qualifications: * A successful candidate for the role will have at least 10 years of overall experience including in Financial Services industry, with at least 5 years' experience leading and managing high-visibility technology projects. * Cybersecurity Project Management Experience - leading and driving execution of cybersecurity projects related to Identity & Access Management (i.e., Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA)), Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management. * Organizational Savvy - experience working within a matrixed organization to drive delivery of complex projects involving multiple disciplines. * Problem Solving Skills - ability to handle ambiguous or complex issues including ability to identify creative resolution paths and gaining necessary alignment and support from leadership and stakeholders to bring to resolution. * Superior Communication Skills- ability to articulate ideas and information verbally and in writing for varying audiences. * Initiative - evidence that they take initiative at suggesting improvements and anticipating the needs of leadership, program stakeholders and team members. * Organizational Skills - able to handle multiple simultaneous work deliverables and prioritize them accordingly. * Delivery Mindset - has a delivery mindset with a bias for action, curiosity to learn, challenge, and enhance processes. * Expert Analytical Skills - able to assemble data and analyze patterns, trends and draw conclusions and recommendations; rely on data to guide decisions. * Financial Management Experience - managing project budgets up between $250K to $3M and comprised of internal and external labor. * Knowledge of and experience working in software delivery lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile/ Scrum, Waterfall, etc.) * Experience in demand & capacity management * Project planning tools such as: MS Project, Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards, or similar * Clarity PPM for project financial and status reporting (or similar) * Collaboration tools such as: Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams * Reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar data reporting and analytics tools. Nice to Have: 1. A College or University degree; MBA or relevant advance degree a plus. 2. Current PMP certification strongly preferred, but not required. Tasks & responsibilities: Communication and Stakeholder Management- * Develop project charters; develop and execute project communication plans. * Facilitate engagement with cross-impacted technology and business stakeholders. * Identify and execute approaches to resolve complex problems through critical thinking Change/Risk Management - * Define and document project scope and ensure scope alignment to project objectives and goals. * Perform and follow project change control procedures for scope, resources, and financials where required. * Ensure adherence to technology Change Management requirements and procedures or system implementations. Financial Management- * Oversee financial management and performance for projects including: * developing and/or managing project-specific capital and expense budgets including all financial form submissions required by internal finance teams * preparing and submitting timely monthly forecasts (i.e., Clarity PPM) * proactively analyzing and managing monthly budget variance * optimizing spend for assigned projects * participation in annual budget planning Staff Management- * Identify project resource needs and work with leadership to ensure staffing requirements are met * Manage project resources to deliver tasks, optimize resource utilization and resolve conflicts. * Provide constructive performance feedback regarding staff performance to leadership and line managers. * Foster a supportive project delivery environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and collaboration. | |