Project Manager

Role Overview

• The Project Manager leads and directs multiple projects under the guidance of Project Management Office (PMO) leadership
• Project Managers aggressively drive projects from inception to completion
• Identify and document project requirements
• Support clients on various information security initiatives
• Keep all stakeholders apprised of project and budget status
• Manage issues to resolution
• Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire life with focus on project risk management
• Develop strategic project delivery plans, detailed schedules, compensating project controls, cost forecasting
• Monitor the project budget, burn rates, milestones, and deliverables
• Report project performance metrics and status reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage projects across various functional groups

Requirements

• Level I BA or BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Advanced degree is desirable
• 3-6 years of experience in a customer facing project/program delivery leadership role within a professional services organization
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred
• Excellent Project Management skill, specifically demonstrated success managing multiple clients and disparate initiatives on a long term-basis required
• Management of information security projects preferred
• Demonstrated experience with Project Management methodologies, best practices, and toolsets required
• Experience interfacing with both clients and partners required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and consultative skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
• Previous experience in a security services environment preferred
• Significant experience as a Consultant providing security expertise to clients preferred
• Ability to work as a team player, strong interpersonal and communication skills required

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities
• "Optiv Chips In" encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)