We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of offensive security programs and report to the Project Management Office, including penetration testing initiatives, infrastructure testing across various delivery models. This role focuses on managing high-value client engagements, multi-component assessments, and ad-hoc testing projects while ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management within offensive security, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Manage multiple penetration testing small/medium projects or programs in parallel by delivering it using project management frameworks.
- Lead client engagements, ensuring adherence to client-specific PMO processes and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional global teams, including engagement managers, technical subject matters experts, and practitioners.
- Regularly update leadership and stakeholders on project progress, risks, challenges, and outcomes.
- Create and maintain PMO templates, program trackers, and detailed RACI documentation.
- Drive revenue growth through Offensive Security project/program oversight, including medium and ad-hoc testing programs.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure smooth delivery across different projects and programs.
- Allocate resources, manage budgets, and track multiple project tasks effectively.
- Address risks and blockers by escalating critical issues to Engagement Managers when necessary.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards and adhere to client requirements during different delivery processes.
Essential traits:
- A strong understanding of project management and cybersecurity principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills and degree of comfort speaking with clients over the phone and videoconferencing.
- Detail oriented with powerful organizational skills.
- A “get things done” attitude working solo and with a wider team.
- Desire to learn more about project Management and cybersecurity
Prerequisites:
- + 3 or 5 years of project management experience, preferably in offensive security projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or a related field
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to drive clarity and alignment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills with a revenue-focused mindset.
- Solid track record in managing multiple concurrent initiatives within small/medium-scale portfolios (+> 3M client portfolio).
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Certified in PRINCE2, PMP, PgMP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent professional credentials.
- Willingness to operate between 2 to 11 PM IST. Remote working is an option.
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