Job Summary
- Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of our organization's IT security projects.
- As an IT Security (Project) Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our company's sensitive information, protecting our digital assets, and ensuring the overall security posture of our systems and networks.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management
- Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of IT security projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- Track project progress, report status updates, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
Information Security Strategy
- Collaborate with the IT security team and senior management to develop an overarching information security strategy.
- Identify security gaps and weaknesses, and propose effective solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
- Ensure projects align with security policies, standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST).
Vendor Management
- Evaluate and select appropriate external vendors and partners for security-related projects.
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) with vendors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks and threats to IT security projects and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Monitor and assess risk indicators throughout the project lifecycle and take appropriate actions as necessary.
Stakeholder Communication
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, executives, and external partners.
- Present project updates, security reports, and recommendations to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.