<p><strong>Senior Project Manager – Cybersecurity Strategy</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (3 days onsite in Woodland Hills, CA)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $160,000 - $180,000 + up to 10% bonus</p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to take on a strategic role focused on aligning business goals with cutting-edge technological advancements within the Cybersecurity domain. This individual will lead initiatives aimed at advancing the company’s cybersecurity maturity in partnership with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as the guiding standard.</p><p>As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the definition, stakeholder alignment, and execution of critical initiatives covering key focus areas such as:</p><ul><li><strong>Govern:</strong> Establish processes for accountability and compliance.</li><li><strong>Identify:</strong> Detect potential threats and vulnerabilities in systems.</li><li><strong>Protect:</strong> Enhance defenses to secure the organization’s infrastructure.</li><li><strong>Detect:</strong> Proactively monitor for potential breaches or threats.</li><li><strong>Respond:</strong> Lead effective remediation efforts during cybersecurity incidents.</li><li><strong>Recover:</strong> Build organizational resilience to minimize downtime and ensure speedy restoration of operations.</li></ul><p>This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the organization’s strategic cybersecurity evolution while growing professionally in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with key stakeholders to define cybersecurity objectives aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).</li><li>Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve the organization’s cybersecurity posture across governance, threat identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery.</li><li>Align technical execution with broader business goals to support enterprise strategy.</li><li>Monitor risks proactively and implement change management plans to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.</li><li>Leverage data to measure project success and quantify progress in organizational cybersecurity maturity.</li><li>Facilitate executive-level engagements and presentations to gain buy-in and ensure alignment on cybersecurity initiatives.</li><li>Manage program budgets, schedules, and resources while mitigating risks.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Business, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degrees/MBA preferred.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong></li><li>Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in Project Management, with a focus on strategic engagements.</li><li>Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation within Cybersecurity is highly preferred.</li><li>Proven background engaging in high-impact, cross-functional projects in consulting or strategy roles at top-tier firms such as MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), LEK, Kearney, Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, PwC Strategy& , Accenture Strategy, etc. Alternatively, candidates from Cybersecurity consulting tracks at Deloitte, EY, PwC, or Accenture are encouraged to apply.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong></li><li>Strategic planning and stakeholder alignment to ensure projects meet long-term business goals.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST CSF and cybersecurity best practices across governance, threat mitigation, and infrastructure protection.</li><li>Expertise in Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®, etc.).</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to measure ROI and report performance metrics.</li><li>Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and advanced threat monitoring processes.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills to facilitate executive engagements.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)</li><li>Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)</li><li>Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)</li></ul>

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