Lead and oversee project lifecycles, ensuring security initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with DOE compliance standards
Manage project schedules, mitigate risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Serve as the lead Project Manager for enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk initiatives, owning end-to-end project delivery from initiation through closeout
Drive core project management functions: project planning, scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, budget tracking, risk/issue management, and oversight across multiple initiatives
Establish and manage project governance, ensuring adherence to CISO priorities, regulatory requirements, and NYCPS standards
Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional execution, managing day-to-day collaboration between technical teams, business units, vendors, and senior leadership
Oversee the POA&M lifecycle, tracking remediation for internal systems and third-party vendors
Produce and deliver executive-ready project reporting, including status dashboards, risk and issue logs, dependency tracking, and escalation briefings
Ensure measurable project outcomes and accountability

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
This position requires obtaining a clearance through the Department of Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 5-7 years of relevant experience.
Experience: 5+ years in project management
Prior enterprise security or IT risk management experience (large, regulated environments preferred)
Certifications: (candidates MUST HAVE obtained at least one)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)
ITIL-F (ITIL Foundation)
Technical Skills:
MS Project
JIRA, Confluence
MS Visio
MS Excel
MS Power BI
SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite

Project Manager

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