Project Manager, Offensive Security

Packetlabs Ltd.

12h•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager is a delivery leadership role designed to ensure that every Packetlabs engagement is executed with the same precision and credibility as the technical work itself. You will own how engagements are planned, how clients are guided through the testing lifecycle, and how the Project Management Office contributes to consistent, high-quality delivery. This role is about running a disciplined delivery function that protects client experience, consultant focus, and the reputation of every report that goes out the door. This role requires both operational discipline and client-facing judgment. As an experienced project manager, you will own a portfolio of engagements end-to-end — handling scoping conversations, managing scope and schedule changes, and making difficult calls in real time — while contributing to how the PMO improves over time. You will do this with the backing of a leadership team that values substance over noise, clear communication over performative busyness, and sustainable delivery over short-term heroics.

Requirements

3–5 years of project management experience in an IT services, consulting, or professional services environment
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements independently
Strong client-facing skills — you can hold your own in a scoping call, a scope-change conversation, or a debrief with a CIO
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget across project lifecycles
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organizational discipline — you own your portfolio, you don't drop things, and you flag issues early
Self-sufficient and dependable in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, or infosec consulting
PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum certification
Bachelor's degree in business, IT, communications, or related field
Familiarity with penetration testing lifecycle or common security frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001)
Experience with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar)
Experience mentoring or supporting junior project managers
Background working with technical consultants or engineering teams

Responsibilities

Own a portfolio of concurrent penetration testing engagements across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud
Lead scoping and pre-engagement discussions with clients, ensuring projects are realistic and well-defined before kickoff
Build detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations across multiple active engagements
Manage scope changes, schedule adjustments, and budget impacts with appropriate documentation and client communication
Identify and mitigate project risks before they affect delivery
Coordinate deliverables across delivery, operations, and marketing teams to ensure seamless execution
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the engagement lifecycle
Communicate proactively — set expectations, provide updates, and address concerns before they escalate
Run client meetings, including kickoffs, status updates, and delivery debriefs
Handle difficult conversations (scope creep, timeline pressure, scheduling conflicts) professionally and firmly
Contribute to PMO processes, templates, and tooling improvements
Maintain accurate project documentation and tracking across engagements
Support and mentor junior PMs when they need a sounding board or second opinion
Help identify patterns across engagements that could improve how we scope, deliver, or communicate