Security Project Manager - Somerset NJ or Jersey City

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Global Technology Company
Join one of the world's leading IT services and cloud computing companies to help manage internal security projects related to framework management, compliance, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness.
Job Requirements
Manages multiple internal infrastructure security, audit, and compliance projects.
Understands key security principles relating to Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Ability to work with and project manage highly technical personnel and projects.
Collects, organizes, and reports on audit artifacts to ensure compliance with internal standards.
Creates and modifies policies, processes, workflows, and supporting documentation as needed to support compliance efforts.
Reports directly to Chief Security Officer on internal compliance metrics and assists with development of business case, vision, drivers, feasibility and scope of proposed projects. Utilizes PMO framework for formally adopting projects meeting defined characteristics. Assists in documentation of this information. Assists CSO in identifying areas for process improvement.
Upon formal adoption of a project, works with security department and other departments in defining and documenting detailed project requirements. Coordinates cross-departmental communication required in developing requirements. Coordinates tool selection process as needed.
Maintains overall project plan for assigned projects utilizing project-tracking tool. Includes detailing tasks and assignments required to complete project, resources required to complete project and budget resulting from project plan. Reports periodically on project status. Alerts various constituencies as to schedule constraints, resource issues, project risks and scope changes.
Works within E&TS to define and acquire resources for project execution and coordinates efforts of all resources involved in project with objective of facilitating and ensuring project plans are completed on time, on budget and within specifications. Responsible for leading and directing the designated project team and accountable to the business owner for timely and efficient project delivery. Responsible for alerting management to issues preventing completion of projects on time, on budget and within specifications.
Adheres to project management methodologies defined by the PMO.
Maintains all documentation related to assigned projects ensuring that it is complete and current.
Coordinates appropriate team development activities necessary to complete the project such as training and meeting facilitation.
Coordinates the solicitation and procurement of appropriate outside resources and/or equipment/software. Coordinates the administration of contracts with third parties as necessary.
Directly accountable to CSO for execution and delivery of assigned projects.
Responsible for testing plan and coordinates user acceptance testing activities to ensure the result of the project adheres to the requirements. Provides testing feedback to the development team for issue resolution.
Performs appropriate project closeout procedures including scope verification and lessons learned.
Broad working knowledge of technology applications and their impact on the business.
Skills & Requirements
Possesses core project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple or large projects in a cross-functional environment. Has a solid understanding of security principles and risk management. Communicates tactfully and effectively, verbally and in writing, has a proven track record of customer service attitude, and maintains effective work relations with those encountered in the course of employment. Familiar with modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment, as well as filing systems and business letter writing. Competent in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic. Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as the ability to present and explain information, both business and technical, in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding. Demonstrates the ability to lead and motivate a staff to apply skills and techniques to solve dynamic problems. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills at all management levels. Demonstrates competency in strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs including Outlook, MS Project and Visio.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. Project Management certification including PMP and/or PRINCE2 highly desirable.
Three to five years’ experience in management of corporate wide projects is required.
Additional Skills
Following skills/experience is highly desirable:
Previous experience within an operational security role.
Knowledgeable in security frameworks and compliance regimes such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
Working background and knowledge in Windows and Linux Operating Systems; Database and Web Technologies and Applications; and Networking TCP/IP fundamentals is highly desirable.
Familiarization with server and networking hardware platforms in a datacenter environment
Experience with virtual and cloud computing technologies using technology like Amazon Web Services, VMWare, KVM, and more.
Working in a 24x7x365 Service industry
Training/certification in such Project Management Methodologies as ITIL, Waterfall, Agile
Security certification such as CISSP and CISA
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizen, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
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