Project Manager is needed for a contract opportunity with SOC's client to work remotely.
Contract Duration: 9 months with possibility of extension
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives focused on security-driven solutions. This role is responsible for driving projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations.
The ideal candidate brings deep project management expertise, strong cross-functional leadership, and a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles to successfully deliver enterprise-level initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors
- Manage project planning, execution, risk mitigation, and reporting for cybersecurity-focused initiatives
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
- Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment and expectations
- Oversee vendor relationships and coordinate external partner deliverables
- Identify and proactively manage project risks, dependencies, and issues
- Provide regular status updates, reporting, and executive-level briefings
- Lead large-scale, complex initiatives that impact organizational strategy and long-term objectives
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in project management or related roles
- Strong experience managing cross-functional, enterprise-level projects
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, or initiatives
- Proven ability to lead projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive results in complex environments
- PMP certification required
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading cybersecurity or IT security programs (e.g., risk, compliance, cloud security, infrastructure security)
- Familiarity with enterprise IT environments and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, Zero Trust)
- Experience working in large, matrixed organizations
- Background in strategic program management or transformation initiatives
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Estimated Max Rate: $55.13 |
SOC LLC
Apr 02, 2026