Project Manager- Cybersecurity

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to lead and support the execution of cybersecurity initiatives across our organization. This manager-level role is ideal for a candidate with a solid foundation in project management, a working knowledge of information security principles, and a passion for cross-functional collaboration.

You will coordinate across technical and business teams, manage multiple projects concurrently, and help ensure the successful delivery of high-priority security efforts in a fast-paced and evolving environment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of security-related projects such as risk remediation, vulnerability management, tool implementations, and policy rollouts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across InfoSec, IT, legal, risk, audit, and business units to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive project documentation, including action items, risks, decisions, and regular status updates.
• Proactively monitor project risks and dependencies, escalating and resolving issues as needed.
• Support program governance by ensuring alignment with internal change management and compliance requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit readiness by tracking remediation work, documenting key milestones, and supporting evidence collection efforts.
 

Required Qualifications: 

·         5+ years of experience in project management, with at least 1–2 years supporting or delivering InfoSec / Cyber, IT or Engineering initiatives. 

·         Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Cybersecurity, or a related field. 

·         Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams across departments. 

·         Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence without authority. 
Familiarity with information security domains, risk management, or regulatory compliance is a strong plus.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP). 

·         Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, or SaaS). 

·         Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF or CIS Controls. 

·         Experience supporting audits (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.) or compliance-driven initiatives. 

About athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

Our company culture: Our talented  employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to ac