Cyber Project Manager

* W2 ONLY, NO C2C
* Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cyber Security Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing technology-related regulatory projects and business sponsored projects that requires changes to IT applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in addressing audit findings, control gaps, and compliance initiatives to meet regulatory and industry standards.
This role is critical in driving projects that enhance governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks within the organization. As a Senior Project Manager, you will work cross-functionally with technology teams, compliance officers, risk management stakeholders, and Senior leadership to ensure timely delivery of regulatory projects, effective remediation, and adherence to internal and external requirements.
This person must excel at communication, details, organization, leadership, project management, and has a positive attitude who proactively takes the initiative to 'Get Stuff Done' with high quality.

Key Responsibilities

* Project Management:
Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory projects, including audit findings, and control remediation efforts. Develop project charters, plans, schedules, and budgets.

* Regulatory Expertise:
Manage projects that address requirements under major regulatory frameworks such as Dodd-Frank Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), or similar initiatives.

* Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including compliance, risk, audit, legal, and IT to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

* Risk and Issue Management:
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies. Develop mitigation strategies and escalation plans to address challenges effectively.

* Governance and Reporting:
Develop and deliver regular status reports, project updates, and dashboards for Senior leadership and stakeholders. Maintain documentation for audits and reviews.

* Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to enhance regulatory compliance processes, automate workflows, and improve project efficiency.

* Team Leadership:
Provide direction to project team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a result-driven culture.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

* 5+ years of experience in managing technical and regulatory projects, with at least 2 years focused on regulatory or compliance-related technology projects.

* Experience in financial services, or other regulated industries is highly desirable.
Skills and Competencies

* Experience managing technology projects that includes regulatory and compliance frameworks e.g., SOX.

* Knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO 27001 is a plus.

* Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

* Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

* Can work effectively with all organization levels and can tailor the communication when presenting project updates to executive management.

* Expertise in project management tools such as ADO, JIRA, or Microsoft Project.

* Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision

* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

* Short and long-term disability

* Health Spending Account (HSA)

* Transportation benefits

* Employee Assistance Program

* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

* Workplace Type
* This is a fully remote position.

* Final date to receive applications
* This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.
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