Information Security Project Manager (ISPM) - Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)

Information Security Project Manager (ISPM)

Location : Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid)

Duration : Long Term

Role Summary

The Information Security Project Manager will support the Director of Information Security in driving the firm's major cybersecurity and IT modernization initiatives. This role will manage project planning, scheduling, reporting, and execution across multiple concurrent efforts— including Data Compliance alignment, MXDR modernization, ISO audit readiness, and third‑party and client audit programs. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with technical fluency in IT and information security, enabling them to anticipate challenges, communicate effectively with technical teams, and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership : Plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple InfoSec and IT security projects, ensuring alignment with firm priorities and timelines.

Project Management : Develop project plans, milestones, dependencies, and schedules; manage RAID logs; and track progress in ServiceNow, Planner, or Smartsheet.

Status Reporting : Prepare clear and concise project updates for the Director of InfoSec, CIO, COO, and Information Security Committee (ISC).

Vendor Coordination : Serve as the primary liaison with vendors and consultants (e.g., MXDR, DLP, audit, and compliance partners), managing deliverables, timelines, and risks.

Team Enablement : Facilitate team meetings, track action items, and ensure tasks are completed; help the team maintain focus and forward momentum.

Documentation & Dashboards : Own project documentation, dashboards, and reporting metrics to ensure transparency across leadership and stakeholders.

Audit & Compliance Support : Coordinate ISO and client audit readiness activities, ensuring evidence and responses are organized and tracked.

Outcome Orientation : Drive results, resolve blockers, and focus on achieving business outcomes over process rigidity.

Cross‑functional Collaboration : Work with IT, Legal, Privacy, and Operations teams to align technology, compliance, and security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience : 5+ years managing IT or Information Security projects, preferably in complex or regulated environments (e.g., legal, financial, healthcare, or consult‑able managing multiple concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight).

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working with law firms or professional services organizations.

Familiarity with audit frameworks, client audit programs, and vendor risk management.

Comfort working in a hybrid or remote environment across distributed teams.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries : Software Development

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