PMO Manager - Security & GRC

Huron•Chicago, IL

3d•$168,000 - $228,000

About The Position

The PMO Manager for Security & GRC establishes and runs the project management framework, processes, and reporting for Huron’s security and GRC programs. The role helps keep initiatives on scope, on budget, and on time while working collaboratively with the Corporate Security & GRC team and stakeholders across the lines of business, including Global Products, Healthcare, Education, and Digital. Under limited direction, the position manages projects for Huron’s corporate IT Security and GRC teams. It drives initiatives and liaises with technical and business groups to gather requirements, manage projects, and promote compliance and security best practices. The role requires collaboration across corporate teams and lines of business, communication across time zones, and strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree.
Project management certification (such as PMP) or an advanced academic degree in project management.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience managing large and small portfolios, programs, and projects, including audits and implementation of security best practices across geographies and functional areas, using an industry-standard methodology such as PMBOK or PRINCE2.
Understanding of basic cybersecurity and GRC.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills for technical and business audiences in an evolving environment.
Customer-oriented, resourceful, and enthusiastic.
Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, SharePoint, or ADO.
Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, or Lean and their practical application in project management.
Ability to absorb technical information within limited timeframes.
Flexibility with work hours, which may require engaging with teams outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Agile certifications.
Experience preferably gained in a large company or consulting firm.
Analytical problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze datasets and present them in a format that supports senior management decision-making.
Security certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar.
Deeper understanding of security and GRC areas including network, cloud, information risk management, privacy, regulatory compliance, vulnerability management, DLP, endpoint security, security operations/SOC, and third-party risk management.
Experience with process automation and optimization.

Responsibilities

Administer project management frameworks, processes, tools, and templates.
Manage the full project lifecycle for portfolios, programs, and projects.
Assess potential projects, define scope, write and maintain business cases, identify stakeholders, gather requirements, create timelines, and assemble and manage project plans.
Identify potential blockers and opportunities for optimization.
Help incorporate fundamental security and GRC practices so that security and GRC are built in rather than bolted on.
Track projects, communicate progress, drive accountability, and escalate issues.
Help ensure milestones and deadlines are met, resources are utilized, issues and risks are managed, and projects stay within budget and on schedule.
Identify and track project management metrics and status reporting, including dashboards.
Provide an executive-level view of ongoing projects and initiatives.
Develop positive relationships with senior leaders, managers, subject matter experts, and staff within and outside the Corporate Security and GRC teams.