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Cybersecurity Project Manager
Cybersecurity
Chicago, Illinois, 60604
Contract
Ref.: 141903
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead highly visible cybersecurity initiatives supporting enterprise security programs across:
Core Responsibilities
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead highly visible cybersecurity initiatives supporting enterprise security programs across:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Identity Authentication & Authorization (IAA)
- Data Protection (DP)
Core Responsibilities
- Lead global technical and non-technical teams on cybersecurity initiatives
- Drive project execution, timelines, deliverables, and overall program success
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define goals and expected outcomes
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations
- Develop project schedules, resource planning, and effort estimates
- Coordinate multiple cybersecurity projects simultaneously
- Prepare executive-level project status reports and documentation
- Maintain project repositories and ensure process compliance
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Support project scope management and change control processes
- Oversee project budgeting, forecasting, and spend optimization
- Assist with annual financial planning activities
- Manage project staffing and resource allocation
- Foster a collaborative and delivery-focused environment
- 10+ years of overall professional experience
- 5+ years leading enterprise technology or cybersecurity projects
- Experience within Financial Services environments
- Strong background managing cybersecurity initiatives related to: PAM, IGA, IAA, Data Protection, Security Operations, and Attack Surface Management
- Experience working within matrixed enterprise organizations
- Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneously
- Experience managing project budgets between $250K – $3M
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
- Experience with demand and capacity management
- MBA or advanced degree
- PMP Certification
- Experience supporting enterprise IAM initiatives
- Cybersecurity governance or risk management exposure
- Experience within large enterprise or banking environments
- Experience working with globally distributed teams
- Cybersecurity Project Delivery
- Identity & Access Management Programs
- Risk & Change Management
- Financial & Budget Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Coordination
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Delivery & Execution Focus
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Hybrid schedule with onsite collaboration Tuesday - Thursday
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
- Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
- 401K offered
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.
Marketing Disclosure
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy
