Senior IT Project Manager - Cyber Security

Tier4 Group is a Fortune 500 Supply Chain Leader seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager. This role involves leading high-impact cybersecurity initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring alignment with security frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, enterprise-level cybersecurity initiatives , including security architecture, cloud security, identity & access management (IAM), network security, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and compliance programs
• Manage cross-functional projects supporting initiatives such as Zero Trust, MFA implementation, SIEM enhancements, cloud security controls, incident response improvements, and third-party risk mitigation
• Partner closely with CISO leadership, Security Operations, Infrastructure, Application teams, Risk & Compliance, and external vendors
• Drive project execution from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with security frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, audit findings, and remediation efforts across security programs
• Establish governance, reporting, and metrics to provide executive visibility into cybersecurity initiatives and risk posture
• Lead vendor engagements including security tool implementations and managed security service providers (MSSPs)
• Mentor junior PMs while contributing to the maturity of cybersecurity project delivery standards within the PMO

Requirements:

• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience, with significant experience leading cybersecurity-focused initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing projects across security domains such as cloud security, network security, IAM, GRC, threat detection, or data protection
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), International Organization for Standardization 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)
• Experience supporting audit remediation, risk assessments, or regulatory compliance initiatives
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and enterprise delivery best practices
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and complex, high-risk scopes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, especially with security leadership and executive teams
• PMP certification (or actively pursuing)
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA (highly valued)
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or highly regulated enterprise environments
• Experience implementing or managing tools such as SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, IAM tools, vulnerability management platforms, or cloud security controls (e.g., Azure Security, Defender, CrowdStrike, Okta)
• Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, SAP, Oracle, or Azure