Cybersecurity Project Manager

Entergy•Jackson, MS

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Project Manager is accountable for managing Cyber Security capital projects with scope, cost, and schedule certainty in accordance with the defined stage gate process. The role provides direction to project team members, resolves or escalates issues affecting projects, and gives management insight into project status and its effect on business and operational goals. It balances talent and resources against project requirements and coordinates project requirements and design definition, testing and evaluation plans, timelines, and operational planning for cybersecurity initiatives. The portfolio includes cybersecurity application software, networking, and infrastructure projects. The position manages project planning and delivery, budgets and schedules, risk and change control, vendors, project resources, and stakeholder communications. It ensures technical designs align with architecture and security standards; deliverables meet quality, policy, customer, timeline, and budget expectations; and applicable regulatory requirements are followed. The role is hybrid, with office attendance as required for collaboration meetings and on-site events, and travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2–5 years leading projects as a project manager or program manager; Information/Cybersecurity project management experience is preferred.
Leadership experience directing resources and managing work across multiple teams and people.
Experience with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or P6, including creating and managing schedules, breaking down complex activities into sequenced work, and establishing task dependencies.
At least 2 years of experience managing project cost controls, including tracking, forecasting, and reconciling project financial data.
Experience creating timelines and communicating them.
Experience communicating and engaging with technical contributors, contractors, vendors, management, and executive management.
Background in and understanding of IT and/or cybersecurity systems and operations.
Basic knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as NIST-CSF and understanding of project execution in regulated environments, such as SOX, NERC CIP, FERC, or NRC.
Proficiency with Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with meeting scheduling and facilitation, and collaboration tools including online meetings, instant messaging, and video conferencing.
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional project resources to ensure successful project implementation.
Experience with procurement processes, including contract and vendor management.
Ability to travel as needed, work irregular hours for project go-lives and deadlines, and report to an Entergy office as required.
Must satisfy residency requirements under Entergy's Work Location Flexibility policy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Cybersecurity or IT background and experience engaging in project work and leading complex projects or project initiatives.
Strong desire to pursue a career as a project management professional.
PMI PMP certification; alternative project management certifications or equivalent knowledge, education, and experience demonstrating mastery of project/program management tools and methodologies are acceptable.
Agile certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and document project-related activities, and lead teams in establishing proactive requirements and leading indicators that support customer value and business outcomes.
Execute projects according to corporate standards, guidelines, policies, and processes, and meet reporting and submission deadlines, including monthly financial cost analysis.
Define project organization structures and required technical resources; coordinate resource assignments with Entergy management and vendor partners.
Prepare and manage vendor contracts and change orders, review vendor invoices, and route invoices for approval.
Manage assigned projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule commitments; communicate project status to cybersecurity and customer stakeholders; and resolve or escalate risks and issues.
Prepare clear, timely, and accurate project status reports and stakeholder presentations, and update project dashboards.
Direct, oversee, and coordinate internal and external resources providing project services.
Participate in acquiring related software, products, and services; manage vendor task integration and track and review vendor deliverables.
Ensure project technical designs align with architecture and security standards.
Proactively manage risks and execute mitigation plans to prevent unauthorized or unplanned increases in scope, schedule, and budget.
Assess project performance and review deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Ensure project deliverables meet customer expectations, timelines, and budget constraints.
Follow change-control processes for implementations and changes to project budget, scope, or schedule.
Recommend and direct analysis and problem-solving, adjust project activities, and drive actions as needed.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to project scope, procurement, and change-control processes.
Be available to travel as needed and work irregular hours for project go-lives and deadlines; report to an Entergy office as required for collaboration meetings and on-site events.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.