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Job Summary

The Senior Information Security Technical Project Manager plays a critical role in driving and overseeing the successful delivery of high-impact cybersecurity initiatives within the enterprise security program. Reporting directly to the Director of Information Security Programs, this position is responsible for leading large-scale, complex security projects that span across multiple security domains and functional teams. The Senior Project Manager will partner cross-functionally with Information Security, IT, Legal, and Business Units to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise security domains, such as threat detection, vulnerability management, identity security, data protection, and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record of managing high-stakes projects. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to influence cross-functional teams, and a deep commitment to continuous improvement and best practices within the cybersecurity domain.

Essential Functions

• Project Management:
  • Lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of complex cybersecurity projects, such as SIEM implementations, advanced vulnerability remediation programs, identity and access management deployments, data protection frameworks, and strategic security technology integrations; develop and implement project plans and schedules that ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with applicable standards, adjusting project scope as necessary to align with evolving business priorities.
  • Drive execution and delivery of security projects to contribute to the overall risk reduction strategy, aligning with the organization's broader risk management framework and cybersecurity policies.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  • Drive engagement between security domain leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring that projects are executed according to security, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
  • Partner as a technical focal point for the PMO, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives, milestones, and risks across Information Security projects; collaborate with Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and other cross-functional teams to execute and align information security projects with broader organizational priorities.
• Governance and Risk Reporting:
  • Maintain and report security project metrics, including milestones, blockers, and schedules to the Director of Information Security Programs; ensure projects are executed according to security, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
  • Drive execution and delivery of security projects to contribute to the overall risk reduction strategy, aligning with the organization's broader risk management framework and cybersecurity policies.
• Executive Communication:
  • Prepare and present detailed briefings and status reports on cybersecurity project initiatives, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies; communicate project outcomes and status to senior leadership, ensuring a clear and concise understanding of the project's impact on business operations.
• Vendor and Contract Oversight:
  • Engage vendors throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring applicable cross-functional resource utilization to ensure product selections and vendor solutions meet the organization's evolving security requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the cybersecurity project management process, focusing on the refinement of methodologies, tools, and practices to enhance project delivery efficiency and security outcomes; lead cross-functional post-project reviews and lessons learned exercises to identify and implement improvements for future security projects.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8-10 years Project management experience within cybersecurity, information technology, or technology risk environments.
• Understanding of security domains such as Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Governance Risk & Compliance, Data Protection, and regulatory frameworks (NIST, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
• Experience managing cross-functional technical initiatives in a matrixed enterprise environment.
• Experience coordinating technical implementations such as security tools, cloud security initiatives, or enterprise technology deployments.
• Foundational understanding of information security principles, technologies, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritize under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence for working in a politically nuanced environment.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Pay Scale:$150,000.00 - $170,000.00

The pay scale shown above is for the LA Metro area. Actual pay scale may differ based on geographic region.

Bonus:This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: You will be eligible for medical insurance benefits in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plan. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day ofemployment.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.