Senior Project Specialist

Job Req Number:  103874
Time Type: Full Time

 

If you are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you will work in a dynamic environment, coordinating between DevSecOps and development teams, while playing a key role in ensuring process excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
This position is ideal for someone with a foundational understanding of technical concepts who wants to grow their skills in Process Improvement, Project Management, Information Risk Management, and DevSecOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Facilitate Communication & Collaboration
  • Act as a liaison between Product Teams, Stakeholders, and the DevSecOps team to ensure alignment and coordination.
  • Bridge communication gaps by translating technical concepts into business language, and vice versa.
• Project Management Support
  • Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and roadmaps to ensure successful execution.
  • Develop and maintain project materials such as reports, visual aids, and progress trackers (e.g., Gantt charts)
• Requirements Gathering & Process Improvement
  • Elicit and analyze business and technical requirements from stakeholders and the DevSecOps team.
  • Map current processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements to optimize workflows.
  • Create and maintain process documentation, best practices, and operational guidelines for the DevSecOps team and broader IT organization.
• Agile Practices
  • Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Retrospectives and planning sessions, as needed.
  • Refine Jira work items, maintain backlog clarity, and ensure the board accurately reflects current priorities.
• Technical Knowledge & Learning
  • Stay up to date with relevant technologies such as databases, networking, containerization, integration, and automation.
  • Actively engage in continuous learning to enhance the team’s technical discussions and decision-making.
• Risk Coordination
  • Serve as the Risk Coordinator for the department and main contact for Group IT Compliance and related stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and support Information Risk Management (IRM) activities across the department.
  • Provide guidance and basic training to Risk Owners and Mitigation Owners on risk handling.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date risk records in the register and perform regular quality checks.
  • Maintain visibility of departmental risks and promote a strong risk awareness culture.

 

Requirements

 

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory; equivalent practical experience will be considered).
• Strong coordination, organization, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical, business, and compliance stakeholders.
• Experience in project coordination, process improvement, or risk management within a technology-driven environment.
• Proactive in following up on initiatives, ensuring progress visibility, and keeping documentation and tracking tools up to date.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records and ensure data consistency across systems (e.g., risk register, project tracker).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Basic understanding of information risk management and governance principles (technical depth not required).
• Interest in learning and applying new DevSecOps tools and practices.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player with strong interpersonal skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Technical Tools & Platforms
  • MS Visio – Process mapping and visual documentation.
  • MS Project – Project planning and timeline management.
  • Jira – Work item tracking and Agile workflow management.
  • Confluence – Documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Azure DevOps – Basic understanding preferred.

 

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