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Entergy

Cybersecurity Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

Accountable for managing Cyber Security (CS) capital projects with scope, cost and schedule ... Assess current project performance. * Review project deliverables for quality, accuracy and ...

Pavion

Project Manager

Ridgeland, MS · On-site

Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules. * Prepares, implements, and manages project installation plan and procedures. * Maintain accurate project information within Pavion ...

Pavion

Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules. * Prepares, implements, and manages project installation plan and procedures. * Maintain accurate project information within Pavion ...

Pavion

Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules. * Prepares, implements, and manages project installation plan and procedures. * Maintain accurate project information within Pavion ...

Pavion

Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules. * Prepares, implements, and manages project installation plan and procedures. * Maintain accurate project information within Pavion ...

Firecom Inc

Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules. * Prepares, implements, and manages project installationplanand procedures. * Maintainaccurateproject information within Pavion systematic ...

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Pavion

Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Maintains current job plans, specifications, and schedules. * Prepares, implements, and manages project installationplanand procedures. * Maintainaccurateproject information within Pavion systematic ...

Garver

Project Manager

Olive Branch, MS · On-site

... current and future needs. Garver's growing Aviation team is seeking a Project Manager to join our ... multidisciplined team. The Project Manager that will be responsible for performing a wide array of ...

Garver

Project Manager

Olive Branch, MS · On-site

... current and future needs. Garver's growing Aviation team is seeking a Project Manager to join our ... multidisciplined team. The Project Manager that will be responsible for performing a wide array of ...

Jimmy Jazz

Project Manager

Jackson, MS · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

The Project Manager role involves coordinating with Engineering, Financial, Billing, Sales ... Responsible for assisting with budget planning and tracking budgets for current and future projects

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Tindall Corporation

Project Manager

Moss Point, MS · On-site

The Project Manager will manage precast concrete projects from post-sale through closeout at our ... Additionally, to ensure that project files are current and complete. * To help ensure that the ...

Tindall

Project Manager

Moss Point, MS

The Project Manager will manage precast concrete projects from post-sale through closeout at our ... Additionally, to ensure that project files are current and complete. * To help ensure that the ...

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What is the difference between Current Project Manager vs Project Coordinator?

AspectCurrent Project ManagerProject Coordinator
CredentialsPM certifications (PMP, CAPM), relevant experienceEntry-level certifications, some experience preferred
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, responsible for project successSupports project tasks, coordinates activities, assists project managers
Industry UsageUsed across industries for managing projectsSupports project managers in various industries

The main difference is that a Current Project Manager oversees entire projects, making strategic decisions and managing teams, while a Project Coordinator supports project activities and assists the Project Manager. The Project Coordinator role is often an entry point into project management, whereas the Project Manager holds more responsibility for project outcomes.

Are current project managers in demand right now?

Yes, current project managers are in demand across many industries due to ongoing projects in technology, construction, healthcare, and other sectors. Strong skills in leadership, communication, and project management tools like MS Project or Agile methodologies increase employability in this field.
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Cybersecurity Project Manager

Entergy

Jackson, MS • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Entergy rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Project Manager
Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid
Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC
Cyber Security Project Manager
Position Summary:
Accountable for managing Cyber Security (CS) capital projects with scope, cost and schedule certainty in alignment with the defined stage gate process. This role provides direction to project team members and resolves or escalates issues that affect these projects. Provides management insight into the assigned projects and how the status of those projects affects business and operational goals. Ensures the effective balancing of talent and resourcing to meet project requirements. Ensures effective coordination and management of projects and activities within the team to include project requirements and design definition, testing, evaluation plans, timelines, and operational planning in support of cybersecurity initiatives. The project portfolio includes CS application software, networking, and infrastructure projects.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Plan, coordinate and document project related activities.
  • Lead the project team to establish leading indicators and proactive requirements to deliver customer value and business outcomes; execute projects in accordance with applicable corporate standards, guidelines, policies and processes; adhere to all reporting and submission deadlines, including monthly financial cost analysis.
  • Define the project organization structure required for the project and identify the technical resources required to achieve project goals; work with appropriate Entergy management and/or vendor partner for assignment of resources to the project team; prepare and manage vendor contracts and change orders, review vendor invoices and route for approval.
  • Manage assigned projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule commitments and maintain communication channels to provide CS and customer stakeholders with insight into the projects and their status; resolve and/or escalate risks and issues as necessary.
  • Provide clear, timely and accurate project status reports; prepare reports and presentations to stakeholders as necessary.
  • Update dashboards which quickly and efficiently provide project status updates for consumption by leaders, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Provide direction, oversight and coordination to various internal and external resources providing services for the projects assigned.
  • Participate in the acquisition of related software, products and services.
  • Manage the integration of vendor tasks; track and review vendor deliverables (as applicable).
  • Responsible to ensure that overall project technical design aligns with architecture and security standards.
  • Proactively manage risks; actively create and execute mitigation plans to prevent unauthorized or unplanned increases in scope, schedule and budget.
  • Assess current project performance.
  • Review project deliverables for quality, accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with customer expectations, timelines & budget constraints. Follow change control processes for implementations and project change requests to budget, scope, or schedule.
  • Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solution of problems; adjust project activities and drive actions as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and industry laws, regulations and guidelines as required per the project scope, procurement, and change control processes.

Minimum Education needed:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Master's degree is a plus.

Minimum Experience needed:
  • Minimum of 2-5 years leading projects as a project manager or program manager (preferred experience in Information/Cybersecurity project management). Leadership experience directing resources and managing work across multiple teams and people is required.
  • The ideal candidate has a Cybersecurity or IT background and has engaged on project work, and has led complex projects or project initiatives, and has a strong career desire to be a project management professional.
  • Must have experience with Project Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project, P6, etc.) to create and manage schedules. Able to break down complex activities into a sequence of work activities and establish task dependencies.
  • Strong understanding and a minimum of 2 years of experience managing project cost controls including the ability to track, forecast, and reconcile project financial data.
  • Experienced with timeline creation and communication.
  • Experienced with communications and engagement at multiple levels: technical individual contributors, contractors, vendors, management, and executive management.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed:
  • Background and understanding of IT and / or Cybersecurity systems and operations.
  • Basic knowledge of cybersecurity standards (such as NIST-CSF) and an understanding of executing projects in a regulated environment (i.e. SOX, NERC CIP, FERC, NRC, etc.).
  • Must be proficient in office tools such as Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Must be proficient with meeting scheduling, meeting facilitation, and collaboration tools including on-line meetings, instant messaging, and video conferencing.
  • Ability to manage multiple cross functional project resources to ensure successful implementation of projects.
  • Experienced with procurement processes including contract and vendor management.
  • Available to travel as needed, be available, and able to work irregular hours for project go-lives and deadlines.
  • Must be able to report to the Entergy office as required during normal working hours for collaboration meetings and on-site events and must satisfy residency requirements per Entergy's Work Location Flexibility policy.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position:
  • PMI PMP Certification is strongly preferred. Alternative project management certifications or equivalent knowledge, education, and experience must demonstrate mastery of project / program management tools and methodologies. Agile certification is a plus.

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Texas : Woodlands
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123930
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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