Project Manager (Cybersecurity – Zero Trust Program)

Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong cybersecurity focus to support a high- impact Zero Trust program with a large financial services client. This role will lead delivery across multiple security workstreams, partnering closely with security, infrastructure, and business teams to drive successful implementation and tracking of Zero Trust initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a blend of Agile project leadership, security domain experience, and strong stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, supporting a broader Zero Trust program

 Drive execution across key workstreams, including tracking implementation progress, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment across teams

 Apply Agile methodologies within a SAFe environment, ensuring alignment to established frameworks and best practices

 Partner with security, IT, and business stakeholders to define requirements, manage priorities, and resolve risks/issues

 Drive project planning, execution, and delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and communications

 Provide regular status updates to leadership, including progress, risks, dependencies, and key milestones

 Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement)

 Support backlog development and prioritization in collaboration with Product Owners

 Manage cross-functional teams, including remote resources and external vendors

 Identify and mitigate risks across technical, operational, and organizational areas

 Ensure project documentation, governance, and compliance standards are met

 Monitor vendor performance and ensure delivery meets contractual expectations

Required Qualifications

 5–8+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT environments

 Proven experience delivering cybersecurity, infrastructure, or GRC/compliance-related initiatives

 Exposure to or involvement in Zero Trust programs or security transformation initiatives

 Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including SAFe and Scrum

 Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and leading cross-functional Agile teams

 Experience working with distributed/remote teams

 Strong stakeholder management skills, including executive-level communication

 Experience managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, complex environments

 Experience with Azure DevOps or similar Agile tools

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments

 Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-207)

 Certifications Such As

• Scrum Master (CSM, SAFe)
• PMP
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM)

 Experience Working With Security Domains Such As

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Network security / segmentation
• Endpoint security

What They’re Looking For (Intangibles)

 Consultative mindset – able to engage stakeholders, ask the right questions, and help guide teams toward the best outcomes rather than just executing tasks

 Strong communicator and influencer – able to build trust and drive alignment across technical and non-technical teams

 Proactive and solutions-oriented – anticipates risks and issues and takes initiative to resolve them

 Comfortable navigating ambiguity – able to operate effectively in evolving environments and shifting priorities

 High ownership mentality – takes accountability for delivery and drives workstreams forward without needing constant direction

 Collaborative and relationship-driven – builds strong partnerships across teams and functions

What Success Looks Like

 Successfully drives execution across Zero Trust-related workstreams

 Keeps projects on track through strong planning, communication, and risk management

 Builds credibility with stakeholders across security, IT, and the business

 Brings structure and clarity to complex, cross-functional initiatives