Sr. Project Manager – IT Security

Houston, TX | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) | Long Term Contract (Strong Potential to Convert)

Lead Enterprise Cybersecurity Initiatives That Make an Impact

Are you a Project Manager who enjoys leading complex technology initiatives, bringing teams together, and driving projects from concept to completion?

Our client is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead strategic cybersecurity initiatives that support and protect a large enterprise environment. This is an opportunity to work alongside senior technology leaders, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders while delivering projects that have a direct impact on the organization’s security posture.

If you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and knows how to keep teams aligned and projects moving forward, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading multiple enterprise cybersecurity initiatives while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity projects from planning through execution.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Engineering, Architecture, and Business Operations.
• Drive project execution by proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and removing roadblocks.
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, executive presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Track project health, dependencies, action items, and deliverables while ensuring accountability across project teams.
• Improve project governance, reporting, and delivery processes to increase operational efficiency.
• Develop executive dashboards, portfolio reporting, and leadership updates.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure successful implementation of enterprise security initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the organization while driving collaboration and execution.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Project Manager who combines strong leadership with technical curiosity and outstanding communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Project Management experience leading enterprise technology or cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects involving multiple technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, or technology environments.
• Proven success managing project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Experience leading projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence teams and drive results without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Cybersecurity programs
• Cloud transformation
• Infrastructure modernization
• Enterprise technology implementations
• Security governance and compliance
• Identity and access technologies
• Enterprise application deployments
• Automation and process improvement initiatives

Tools & Technologies

Experience with many of the following technologies is preferred:

• Microsoft Project
• Jira
• ServiceNow
• Smartsheet
• Confluence
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft 365
• Power BI
• Microsoft Azure
• Active Directory
• Enterprise cloud platforms
• Enterprise security technologies

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Lead highly visible enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.
• Work directly with executive leadership and senior technology teams.
• Drive projects that improve security, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Join a collaborative, high-performing technology organization.
• Opportunity to convert to a full-time leadership position after a successful contract engagement.

Location

• Houston, TX
• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite each week)
• Houston-area candidates are strongly preferred.

If you’re an experienced Project Manager who enjoys leading enterprise technology initiatives, solving complex challenges, and delivering meaningful business results, we’d love to hear from you.