Project Manager - Consultant (Remote)

Project Manager - Consultant (Remote)

The Project Manager will play a key role in advancing the client cybersecurity posture by leading and managing security-focused initiatives and projects. This role requires close collaboration with IT leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure that all efforts align with the agency's strategic goals, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and applicable federal and state regulations.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Collaborate with IT leadership to confirm priorities, identify gaps, and support the development and maintenance of the IT project portfolio.
• Lead and manage security-related projects across all phases using established project management methodologies.
• Define and track business and technical requirements to ensure alignment with security objectives.
• Develop project scope, objectives, and milestones in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance.
• Monitor project progress using tools such as Microsoft DevOps, Planner, SharePoint, Excel, and MS Project.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress.
• Ensure adherence to the agency's IT Change Management process for all production system changes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and measure performance using appropriate tools and metrics.
• Identify and manage project risks, escalating issues as needed to leadership.
• Promote and enforce agency IT and security standards in support of business operations.
• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, and training that align with cybersecurity best practices, including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and SC Information Security Requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with the client security policies and procedures.

Daily duties / responsibilities :

Required Skills (rank in order of importance) :

Proven experience managing IT and security-related projects through the full project lifecycle.

Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and related standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA).

Ability to understand and translate technical requirements into actionable project plans.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present to stakeholders.

Skilled in preparing and maintaining project documentation, including business cases, requirements, and risk logs.

Ability to identify project risks and issues, analyze root causes, and implement mitigation strategies.

Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent year for year work experience.

Preferred Skills (rank in order of importance) :