IT Project Manager, Security

Waters Corporation•,

1d•$95,500 - $159,000

About The Position

The Project Manager, Information Security leads the planning, execution, and delivery of security-focused initiatives across the organization. The role partners with IT, Security Operations, Compliance, and business stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with security and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong project management discipline, familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, and the ability to translate technical requirements into actionable plans. The position manages information security projects such as risk remediation, security tool deployments, compliance initiatives, and process improvements. It develops project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and communications; tracks progress, risks, and dependencies; and facilitates collaboration among technical and non-technical teams. The Project Manager serves as a primary stakeholder contact, communicates status and decisions to leadership and project teams, supports audits and compliance activities, and helps improve project management practices and security processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of technology project management experience, including at least 2 years focused on information security or IT infrastructure.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and frameworks.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
Proven leadership ability and evidence of positively influencing cross-functional teams.
Technology literate and able to adopt new technologies quickly.
Good verbal and written presentation skills, including confidence working with executive leadership and high-profile customers.
Excellent PC skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CAPM, CSM, or similar project management certification.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent.
Experience working in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, life sciences, or government.
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern security tooling.
Experience with M&A.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of information security projects, including risk remediation, security tool deployments, compliance initiatives, and process improvements.
Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and communication strategies.
Track project progress, risks, and dependencies, and escalate issues as needed.
Facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and align them on goals, scope, and expectations.
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to leadership and project teams.
Build relationships with IT, Security, Legal, Compliance, and business units.
Ensure projects adhere to internal security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
Support audit and compliance activities by providing documentation, evidence, and project updates.
Partner with security teams to identify and prioritize risk mitigation initiatives.
Contribute to project management methodologies, templates, and best practices.
Identify opportunities to streamline security processes and improve operational efficiency.
Support change management to ensure smooth adoption of new tools and practices.