Information Security Project Manager

Our client is a well-known global Hedge Fund that is doubling in size over the next 3 years. This role requires the candidate to live in the NYC area, as you are required to be in the office at least 3 days per week. Their office is located at Hudson Yards in NYC near the 7 train, Penn Station & Port Authority.

This is a contracting role.

• Lead end-to-end complex security and technology projects, ensuring that the scope, milestones, and dependencies that are clearly defined by all stakeholders are achieved.
• Partner closely with security, infrastructure, engineering and business stakeholders to translate project requirements into actionable success criteria.
• Track operational and delivery metrics in collaboration with team leads and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting material to support Weekly 2x2 sessions, Monthly Business Reviews, and engineering forums to executive management.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or a hybrid, based on project needs with JIRA experience as a must.
• Ensure metrics and reporting data are accurate, timely, and clearly aligned to project objectives.
• Proactively identify risks, resource constraints, and delivery challenges, escalating issues and supporting mitigation plans as needed.
• Contribute to establishing and reinforcing project management practices within the Information Security function to promote accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a technology-focused project management professional with strong Agile delivery experience and a demonstrated ability to support executive-level governance.

A Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of project or program management experience, including a minimum of 3 years leading enterprise technology or cybersecurity initiatives.

Experience defining and managing delivery and operational metrics for technology teams and preparing executive-level reporting for recurring leadership forums such as weekly operating reviews and monthly business reviews.

A track record of partnering with technical leads to translate engineering output into clear, measurable performance indicators.

Experience delivering cross-functional technology initiatives in environments with formal governance structures and executive visibility.

Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior leadership audiences and exhibit a commitment to the highest ethical standards.

A recognized project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification preferred.