<p>A leading global organization is seeking a highly experienced <strong>Senior Project Manager</strong> to support the <strong>Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)</strong> in driving strategic cybersecurity and risk-management initiatives across the enterprise. This role will lead complex, cross-functional programs aligned to regulatory compliance, security modernization, risk remediation, data protection, and IT governance.</p><p>You will partner closely with Cybersecurity Leadership, Infrastructure, Applications, Legal/Compliance, and external vendors to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with global security standards.</p><p>This is a high-visibility role requiring exceptional communication, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Program & Project Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives for the Office of the CISO.</li><li>Drive project governance, scope definition, schedules, risk management, and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Manage multiple parallel projects including security tool deployments, regulatory compliance initiatives, and remediation programs.</li><li>Oversee vendor and third-party contributions; ensure SLAs and deliverables are met.</li></ul><p><strong>Information Security Domain Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Support initiatives across IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, data protection, and incident response.</li><li>Track remediation efforts for audits, penetration tests, and regulatory findings (e.g., FDA, SOX, GDPR).</li><li>Develop dashboards and executive reports for leadership.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security standards and risk priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure projects comply with regulations relevant to pharmaceutical/medical device environments.</li><li>Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit on key security and risk obligations.</li><li>Assist in maturing governance frameworks, policies, and documentation.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder, Communication & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the project liaison to IT leadership, business units, and external partners.</li><li>Deliver clear, concise executive communications, including updates to steering committees.</li><li>Proactively manage expectations, timelines, risks, and impacts.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Required Experience & Skills</strong></p><ul><li>8–12+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 5 years supporting <strong>Information Security</strong> or GRC initiatives.</li><li>Experience in <strong>pharmaceutical, medical device, or other highly regulated industries</strong> strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains: IAM, SIEM, cloud security, vulnerability management, data governance, incident response.</li><li>Proven success managing multi-workstream programs with cross-functional technical teams.</li><li>Exceptional communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.</li><li>PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Background</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working directly in a <strong>CISO organization</strong> or IT Risk/Compliance function.</li><li>Knowledge of FDA regulations, SOX, GDPR, and related compliance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with common security technologies (e.g., CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Okta, Microsoft Defender, Splunk).</li><li>Ability to present confidently to senior leadership and external auditors.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p>

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