IT Project Manager, Senior

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and executes project/program plans for medium- to large-sized cybersecurity initiatives in the M&A domain, including schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, communication planning, scope definition, and prioritization.
• Creates and promotes a compelling project vision and objectives, ensures alignment across teams, and secures buy-in from executive stakeholders.
• Partners with Corporate Development, Legal, and IT leadership to align cybersecurity integration strategies with acquisition timelines and business objectives.
• Identifies and secures resources, aligns team member skills with project demands, and leads cross-functional teams using project management best practices.
• Manages project performance (on time, on budget, within scope, and with quality) for initiatives of medium to large size or complexity.
• Defines and tracks KPIs to measure integration success, risk reduction, and value realization from cybersecurity investments.
• Facilitates collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups using appropriate tools and communication strategies.
• Continuously assesses and improves project delivery frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs across IT, security, and business domains.
• Skilled at managing ambiguity, aligning execution with strategic objectives, and fostering trust and accountability within diverse, distributed teams.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models, especially in regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and track performance.
• Proficiency in tools like MS Project and PowerPoint to build dashboards and executive-level reporting.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, terminology, and risk considerations.
• Ability to lead diverse, distributed teams across IT, security, and business functions.
• 7+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree or 9+ years without a Bachelor's degree.
• Formal Project Management Qualification (e.g., PMP).

Nice to Have

• Experience managing cybersecurity projects through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (for 7+ years of experience) or equivalent work experience (for 9+ years).