Cybersecurity Systems Project Manager (Contractor)

Legend Biotech US•Somerset, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Legend Biotech is seeking a Cybersecurity Systems Project Manager (Contractor) as part of the IT team based in Somerset, NJ. Role Overview The Cybersecurity Systems Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cybersecurity initiatives that protect organizational systems, networks, and data. This role bridges cybersecurity, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure security projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with regulatory and risk management requirements. Contract Duration: 12 Months

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of project management experience, including 3+ years in cybersecurity or IT infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and risk management principles
Proven experience managing cross-functional technical teams
Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery models
ITIL concepts (incident, problem, change management)
Ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)
Change advisory boards (CAB)
SLAs and operational handoffs

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2
CISSP, CISM, or CISA
Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end cybersecurity system projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria
Manage project budgets, schedules, dependencies, and resource allocation
Track milestones, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Oversee implementation of cybersecurity systems such as: SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Network security, firewalls, and zero trust architecture
Vulnerability management and security monitoring tools
Coordinate with security architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure technical requirements are met
Ensure security solutions align with enterprise architecture and IT standards
Ensure projects comply with cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS as applicable)
Support risk assessments, security controls implementation, and audit readiness
Maintain project documentation, security artifacts, and reporting
Serve as the primary liaison between cybersecurity teams, IT operations, business units, and leadership
Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to executive and technical audiences
Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity project delivery processes
Contribute to cybersecurity roadmap planning and prioritization