Cyber Security Project Manager (Remote)

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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES 

The Cyber & Information Security Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional cybersecurity risk initiatives that support the bank’s security strategy, maturity goals, and regulatory obligations. This role will partner across Cybersecurity, IT, business lines, third-party vendors, and Enterprise Risk functions to ensure disciplined project execution, clear communication, and successful delivery of security initiatives. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and technology risk projects aligned to enterprise priorities. 

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Ensure project execution follows enterprise lifecycle, cyber governance, and regulatory requirements (OCC, GLBA, NIST). 

• Facilitate cross‑functional working groups to remove barriers, mitigate risk, and ensure accountability. 

• Manage communication between Cybersecurity, IT, business lines, and governance committees. 

• Develop project plans, schedules, RACI matrices, risk/issue logs, and status reporting. 

• Prepare updates for cybersecurity steering committees, senior leaders, and audit/regulators when needed. 

• Support change‑management and adoption planning for cybersecurity initiatives. 

• Ensure project documentation supports internal audit and regulatory exam expectations. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

COMPETENCIES 

• Strong project management discipline and ability to lead complex initiatives. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executives, business, and technical staff. 

• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills; ability to influence without direct authority. 

• Strong attention to detail, governance rigor, and organizational discipline. 

• Technical awareness of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and frameworks (NIST, PCI, cloud, IAM, vulnerability management). 

• Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and drive resolution in complex environments. 

• Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and project reporting tools. 

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field 

Experience:  

• 5+ years project management with 3+ years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk preferred. 

• Experience leading cross‑functiona