IT Project Manager III

IT Project Manager III

Houston, TX (100% on-site)

Duration: initial 12-month contract

Pay: $119-124/hr

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex security and cloud technology initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This role will oversee projects focused on cloud security, compliance, infrastructure, and enterprise technology while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate has a strong background in IT project management, security and compliance, cloud technologies, and stakeholder communication.

• Lead technology projects from initiation through implementation, including planning, requirements gathering, vendor management, design, testing, deployment, and project closeout.
• Manage initiatives focused on cloud security, compliance, infrastructure, enterprise applications, and digital transformation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, infrastructure, application development, data, business, and security organizations.
• Support the implementation and security of cloud environments while ensuring alignment with organizational security policies and compliance requirements.
• Oversee project resources and priorities across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, issues, and overall project health.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, governance, and delivery methodologies.
• Ensure successful execution using both Agile and Waterfall project management approaches.

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience supporting cybersecurity, security, or compliance initiatives.
• 5+ additional years of overall IT experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex enterprise technology projects simultaneously.
• Experience implementing and securing cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts including:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Network Security
  • Encryption
  • Data Protection
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Risk Management
  • Threat Modeling
  • Defense-in-Depth
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) within cloud environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance standards, and governance best practices.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, resource management, and risk management.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

• PMP or other Project Management certification.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or similar.
• Experience with
• Experience using Microsoft Project, Azure Dev Ops, Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments with cross-functional technical teams.