Cyber Security Project Manager & PMO Governance Analyst

Mizuho•New York City, NY

13d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Mizuho as a Cyber Security Project Manager & PMO Governance Analyst! The Information Security – Cyber Project Management Office (CPMO) is seeking a skilled and experienced professional for a hybrid role that combines project management and PMO governance responsibilities. This position is ideal for candidates who excel in both leading cyber security projects and supporting project management office operations. The successful candidate will ensure that cyber security initiatives are strategically aligned, efficiently managed, and compliant with regulatory requirements, while also driving PMO process excellence and governance. Key Responsibilities: Project Management (50%) Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for cyber security projects. Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, and risk management, to ensure alignment and resource allocation. Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary. Monitor and report on project progress, presenting updates to stakeholders and executive management regularly. Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in cyber security project management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing insights and feedback on processes and methodologies used in project execution. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions to promote understanding of cyber security initiatives. Support the PMO in enhancing processes, tools, and templates for effective project management. PMO Governance (50%) Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO processes, standards, and methodologies for project management. Support project managers in planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities, including budget tracking, performance reporting, and risk management. Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes. Gather and analyze project data to provide insights on project performance and health. Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and alignment on project objectives. Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior management and stakeholders. Participate in project review meetings, documenting decisions, action items, and follow-ups. Support the development and implementation of training programs for project management tools and methodologies. Monitor compliance with organizational policies, project management standards, and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
2+ years of project management experience, with a focus on cyber security or IT security projects.
2+ years of experience in PMO or relevant governance roles.
Understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks (NIST, CRI, etc.)
Solid grasp of project management principles, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and tools (Microsoft Project, Jira).
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for cyber security projects.
Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, and risk management, to ensure alignment and resource allocation.
Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
Monitor and report on project progress, presenting updates to stakeholders and executive management regularly.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in cyber security project management.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing insights and feedback on processes and methodologies used in project execution.
Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions to promote understanding of cyber security initiatives.
Support the PMO in enhancing processes, tools, and templates for effective project management.
Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO processes, standards, and methodologies for project management.
Support project managers in planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities, including budget tracking, performance reporting, and risk management.
Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes.
Gather and analyze project data to provide insights on project performance and health.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and alignment on project objectives.
Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
Participate in project review meetings, documenting decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
Support the development and implementation of training programs for project management tools and methodologies.
Monitor compliance with organizational policies, project management standards, and best practices.