Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager

# Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager Apply
** Job#: 3044518
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* Job Description:

** Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager
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* Location:

** Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Role Overview A Cybersecurity Project Manager is sought to lead the execution of strategic cybersecurity projects. This role supports key control areas, including Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA), and Data Protection (DP). The position is accountable for the delivery of highly visible, mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead global teams to drive the successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects and programs.
* Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define project benefits and outcomes.
* Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
* Develop and maintain project schedules, including effort estimates and task sequences.
* Lead the resolution of conflicts or escalations to support project delivery.
* Create and submit accurate project and program status reports.
* Establish and maintain a project artifact repository and ensure adherence to internal software delivery methodology.
* Oversee the financial management and performance for projects, including budget development and variance analysis.
* Identify project resource needs and manage project staff to deliver tasks and optimize utilization.
* Develop project charters and execute project communication plans.

Required Qualifications
* A minimum of 10 years of overall experience, including work in the Financial Services industry.
* At least 5 years of experience leading and managing high-visibility technology projects.
* Experience in cybersecurity project management related to Identity & Access Management, Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management.
* Experience working within a matrixed organization to deliver complex projects.
* Demonstrated ability to handle ambiguous or complex issues and identify creative resolutions.
* Experience managing project budgets between $250K to $3M.
* Knowledge of software delivery lifecycle methodologies such as Agile/Scrum or Waterfall.
* Proficiency with project planning tools like MS Project or Azure Dev Ops (ADO) Boards.
* Experience with Clarity PPM or similar tools for project financial and status reporting.
* Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office 365 and MS Teams.

Preferred Qualifications
* A college or university degree is beneficial. An MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
* A current PMP certification is preferred.  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support…