Project Manager - Information Security

Company: Kforce
Location: Miami
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Kforce has a client seeking a Project Manager - Information Security in Miami, FL (Florida).Responsibilities:* Planning: The Project Manager will facilitate cross-team planning and estimation of IT Security projects. Facilitate scope discussions and help ensure alignment on what is in scope across the involved teams and leadership* Prioritization: Help facilitate prioritization conversations if resource contention, or other project-related issues, arise; Facilitate appropriate escalation to leadership if conflicts cannot be resolved* Project Management: Manage and monitor inter-connected IT/Security projects across various teams to ensure dependencies are addressed and scope is well understood* Track and monitor project status, ensuring risks are reviewed & mitigated, issues are escalated & resolved, and changes are documented & approved (utilizing RCG's PPM solution)* Ensure proper and timely project communication to all internal and external stakeholders (status reports, steering committee, resource managers, etc)* As a Project Manager, you will facilitate reviews of Security projects with Sr Management, as needed* Team Structure & Staffing: Ensure project teams are adequately staffed for the flawless execution of Security projects; Forecast and track team resource needs, as needed* Budget Management: Proactively and accurately manage your Security project financials to meet department planning, forecasting, and reporting deadlines* Risk Management: Own tracking and mitigating risk & issues across your Security project(s)* Communications Management: The Project Manager will develop and maintain strong working relationships with technical and non-technical teams involved with information security (e.g., IT, Business, Networking, Systems, Finance, Vendors, etc).* Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience* Relevant certification in project management (preferred)* 5 years of Information Technology experience* 5 years of experience managing teams and projects* 3 years of Information Security experience* Experience managing Data Protection projects* Experience managing Identity & Access Mgmt (IAM) projects* Experience managing Active Directory (AD) projects* Excellent written & verbal communication skills required* Expert with Microsoft Office suite* Familiarity with PPM solutions (e.g., Workfront, Jira) for managing projects* Deep and broad experience with IT environments including network, data centers and related technology applications* Familiarity with information security frameworks such as with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST* Demonstrated experience with stakeholder management, project management, and leading through influence* Proven ability to collaborate with technical peers and management; Experience at building effective working relationships throughout the organization* Proactive, self-starter able to jump in, ramp-up and lead without a lot of oversight or direction* Must have ability to adapt to shifting priorities and align activities to meet organizational goals* Remains current with industry trends, especially as related to contemporary project management techniques as they impact corporate objectives* Accepts accountabilityKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.*Compensation Type:*Hours*Minimum Compensation:*50.00*Maximum Compensation:*55.00

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