Project Manager - Cybersecurity

Job: Project Manager - Cybersecurity Location: New York, NY Duration: 12+ Months contract Hybrid NYC

Description:
We are seeking a technical Project Manager to work with the Cybersecurity Engineering implementation team to track the implementation and expansion of our enterprise Security Information and Event Management platform, along with other key cybersecurity projects. This role works closely with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to track the delivery of a scalable SIEM capability that supports security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management rigor along with a solid technical understanding of SIEM platforms, enterprise logging, and security operations.

Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the engineering implementation team to track the delivery of Splunk SIEM implementation including planning, coordination, and execution across multiple technical teams
Facilitate the management of timelines, scope, risks, and dependencies across infrastructure, security engineering, and application teams
Support the coordination of onboarding of enterprise log sources such as cloud platforms, operating systems, network devices, and security tools
Partner with engineers to support Splunk architecture, data ingestion, and platform scaling
Support the tracking of progress of log ingestion, parsing, normalization, and alignment with security detection use
Help coordinate with vendors and external partners supporting Splunk implementation and other key projects
With input from Engineering leads, develop the detailed project plans. Manage and track project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules to report to Cyber PMO and leadership
Provide regular status updates, risk tracking, and executive reporting
Raise any issues and facilitate resolution.

Required Qualifications
5+ years of project or program management experience in cybersecurity or enterprise technology environments
Technical experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and delivering SIEM or security platform implementations
Strong understanding of log management, security monitoring, and cybersecurity operation concepts
Ability to manage highly technical projects involving multiple engineering teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with cloud environments such as Oracle Cloud, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure
Knowledge of security frameworks, threat detection and incident response processes
Understanding of AI Triage agents and cloud observability capabilities

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

Ability to Coordinate
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
a capable Project Manager
Experience with Splunk
Microsoft Project
Project Reporting
Project Tracking

Nice To Have

Ability to document complex business processes