Cybersecurity Project Manager (no 3rd parties) #1023752

Job Description

Cybersecurity Project Manager - No subcontractors, please

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Location: Downtown Chicago (Hybrid - 3x/week)

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Duration: 6-12 months

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Position Summary

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The organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead one or more large cybersecurity projects. This role will apply project management best practices and rigor to support successful delivery on schedule and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will oversee projects throughout the systems development lifecycle, from concept through implementation and maintenance.

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Responsibilities

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• Manage the execution and completion of moderate- to large-scale projects at a global, highly regulated financial institution.

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• Define phase deliverables and track milestones, planned expenses, and incurred expenses.

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• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and financial reporting.

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• Identify, evaluate, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues.

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• Recommend and implement contingency plans.

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• Assign resources and tasks while managing quality assurance and issue resolution.

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• Coordinate communication across business, technology, technical, and external partner teams.

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• Conduct status reviews and reporting.

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• Support standards development, change control, customer support, and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

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• Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to deliver critical technology initiatives aligned with strategic goals.

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• Promote project management best practices and serve as a change agent for their adoption.

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Required Qualifications

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• Experience managing all phases of systems development, from concept through implementation and maintenance.

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• Expertise in: Schedule management -- Risk and issue management -- Budget and financial management -- Cross-functional coordination and communication

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• Experience managing large projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

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• Experience managing large projects using Azure Boards.

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• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related field.

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Preferred Qualifications

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• Comprehensive knowledge of project management practices.

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• Experience working in a global, highly regulated financial institution.

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• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Senior Program Manager leading large-scale, cross-functional technology transformation initiatives.

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• Experience with cybersecurity or cryptography projects.

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• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, including asymmetric and post-quantum cryptography.

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• Knowledge of related regulatory and compliance frameworks.

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• Experience with enterprise risk management, technology governance, and vendor management.

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• Ability to coordinate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.

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• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

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• Familiarity with applicable industry standards, including FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205.

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• Familiarity with cryptographic inventory methodologies and change management best practices.

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• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.

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Why This Opportunity May Be Appealing

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• Lead significant cybersecurity projects requiring disciplined project management and cross-functional coordination.

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• Contribute to critical technology initiatives that support strategic organizational goals.

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• Manage projects across the full systems development lifecycle.

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• Engage with business stakeholders, technology teams, technical specialists, and external partners.

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• Apply expertise in risk management, financial oversight, governance, and project delivery.

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