Project Manager (Waterfall) - Cyber Security
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Job Description
NOTE: Unable to work with C2C/Corp to Corp or provide sponsorship for this position.
This position is remote, but the candidate must be local to Houston to attend monthly onsite meetings.
Roles and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity to navigate complex projects across multiple departments. The ideal candidate is an experienced IT professional who requires minimal guidance, can effectively align differing opinions, and is a proven hands-on leader with knowledge of cybersecurity processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities and Required Skills:
- Mobilize and organize large, complex projects with minimal direction.
- Ensure project success using the Triple Constraint method to manage scope, cost, and time.
- Evaluate project metrics leveraging PMI schedule and financial reporting methods.
- Conduct impact analysis and manage change using standard techniques.
- Develop communication plans and stakeholder analysis to manage expectations.
- Develop and manage risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
- Communicate complex project scenarios transparently to stakeholders and executives.
- Plan and execute multiple large IT projects simultaneously, from planning to execution.
- Manage shifting stakeholder expectations and coordinate with departments on cybersecurity.
- Manage third-party vendors and multiple project aspects concurrently.
- Create project schedules using critical path techniques aligned with PMI standards.
- Develop and implement training, testing, go-live, and post-go-live strategies.
- Ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
- Communicate technical ideas effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven track record managing complex IT projects, including project health and financials.
- Over 8 years of project and/or program management experience.
- PMP certification is strongly preferred.
- Ability to build high-performing, inclusive project teams across regions.
- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in an IT-related field.
- Strong business acumen.
- Experience with Waterfall or hybrid delivery frameworks (not solely Agile).
- Hands-on experience with user adoption strategies and change management.
- Proficiency with MS Project and other PM tools.
- Previous IT Cybersecurity project experience, with strong technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and solutions.
- Experience developing cybersecurity project plans and strategies.
- Ability to identify security risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Experience collaborating with security monitoring teams and evaluating security measures.
*Note: Sponsorship and C2C arrangements are not available for this position.
*This position is remote; candidates must be local to Houston for onsite meetings.
Company Description
NDX Human Capital Solutions is a Veteran-owned Contract Engineering company based in Rochester Hills, MI. We partner with OEMs, automotive suppliers, and the Department of Defense, providing professional technical staffing solutions.
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