| Essential Duties and Responsibilities: End to end project delivery and execution of cybersecurity projects/critical work efforts. Understand the problem statement and clearly frame up the solution in partnership with Cyber SMEs. Align issues and remediation plans accordingly. Create project charter, build out a comprehensive project plan and drive the overall solution. Provide status updates with go-to-green plans, when needed, and executive level reporting. Proactively identify risks/issues and document remediation plans. Ensure adherence to PMLC and required governance routines. Required Qualifications 1. Project Management Skills: - Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) with the ability to apply them effectively in cybersecurity initiatives. 2. Analytical and Organizational Skills: - Strong analytical skills with a knack for identifying, articulating, and managing project dependencies and risks. - Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities effectively. 3. Communication and Leadership Skills: - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate project goals, dependencies, and risks to both technical teams and senior management. - Proven leadership ability to drive action, hold teams accountable, and foster collaboration across various teams. 4. Change Management and Influence: - Experience with change management and the ability to lead organizational transitions. - Strong confidence and assertiveness to partner with, drive action, and ensure accountability across various teams. 5. Technical Skills: - Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and solutions, specifically areas of expertise should include one or more of the following -- data protection, data loss prevention, IAM, CIAM, vulnerability management, patch management, cyber defense, threat intel, encryption, MFA, authentication/authorization, application onboarding, etc. - Experience with risk assessment tools and methodologies. Desired Qualifications 1. Cyber / Information Security Expertise: - Broad understanding of information and/or cyber security and associated frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001). - Familiarity with cybersecurity threats, defense mechanisms, and regulatory requirements specific to the banking industry. 2. Degrees or Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. - Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM). - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. 3. Strategic and Innovative Thinking: - Ability to think strategically about integrating cybersecurity measures into business processes and technologies. - Innovative mindset to encourage the adoption of new security technologies and practices. 4. Risk Management Skills: - Proficient in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks and clearly communicating these to stakeholders. 5. Project Management Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within cybersecurity or IT, preferably in the banking or financial services industry. - Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver large-scale cybersecurity projects on time and within budget. |