We have an urgent Hybrid opening for a Cybersecurity Program Manager with strong Financial Services experience for a long-term 13-month engagement in Chicago, IL.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Duration: 13 Months
Industry: Financial Services / Banking
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Role Overview:
Client is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead strategic, high-visibility cybersecurity initiatives across Identity & Access Management and Data Protection domains. The ideal candidate must have strong experience managing complex enterprise security projects within matrixed organizations and driving execution across global teams.
Required Experience:
โข 10+ years of overall IT experience within Financial Services environments
โข 5+ years managing large-scale enterprise technology/security projects
โข Strong experience managing cybersecurity initiatives in:
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Identity Authentication & Authorization (IAA)
- Data Protection (DP)
- Security Operations
- Attack Surface Management
โข Experience leading cross-functional global teams across business and technology groups
โข Strong risk, issue, dependency, and stakeholder management experience
โข Experience managing project budgets ranging from $250K to $3M
โข Expertise with Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and SDLC methodologies
โข Strong experience with: - MS Project
- Azure DevOps (ADO)
- Clarity PPM
- Power BI / Tableau
- Microsoft Office 365 / MS Teams
โข Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
โข Experience working in ambiguous and fast-paced enterprise environments
Preferred Qualifications:
โข PMP Certification strongly preferred
โข MBA or advanced degree is a plus
โข Banking / Financial Services domain experience highly preferred
Key Responsibilities:
โข Lead mission-critical cybersecurity programs and project execution
โข Drive project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and budgeting
โข Manage project scope, change control, risks, and escalations
โข Coordinate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
โข Ensure compliance with change management and delivery methodologies
โข Manage project financials, forecasts, and variance reporting through Clarity PPM
โข Build collaborative delivery environments and optimize project resources