Project Manager

Clearwaters.IT•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is contingent upon award Responsibilities: Lead and oversee project lifecycles, ensuring security initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with DOE compliance standards Manage project schedules, mitigate risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders Serve as the lead Project Manager for enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk initiatives, owning end-to-end project delivery from initiation through closeout Drive core project management functions: project planning, scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, budget tracking, risk/issue management, and oversight across multiple initiatives Establish and manage project governance, ensuring adherence to CISO priorities, regulatory requirements, and NYCPS standards Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional execution, managing day-to-day collaboration between technical teams, business units, vendors, and senior leadership Oversee the POA&M lifecycle, tracking remediation for internal systems and third-party vendors Produce and deliver executive-ready project reporting, including status dashboards, risk and issue logs, dependency tracking, and escalation briefings Ensure measurable project outcomes and accountability Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite Brooklyn, NY, 2 days remote Applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S. This position requires obtaining a clearance through the Department of Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 5-7 years of relevant experience. Experience: 5+ years in project management Prior enterprise security or IT risk management experience (large, regulated environments preferred) Certifications: (candidates MUST HAVE obtained at least one) PMP (Project Management Professional) CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) ITIL-F (ITIL Foundation) Technical Skills: MS Project JIRA, Confluence MS Visio MS Excel MS Power BI SharePoint Microsoft Office Suite Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Training & Development

Requirements

5+ years in project management
Prior enterprise security or IT risk management experience (large, regulated environments preferred)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
CSM (Certified ScrumMaster)
ITIL-F (ITIL Foundation)
MS Project
JIRA, Confluence
MS Visio
MS Excel
MS Power BI
SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
This position requires obtaining a clearance through the Department of Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee project lifecycles, ensuring security initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with DOE compliance standards
Manage project schedules, mitigate risks, and coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Serve as the lead Project Manager for enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk initiatives, owning end-to-end project delivery from initiation through closeout
Drive core project management functions: project planning, scope definition, scheduling, resource coordination, budget tracking, risk/issue management, and oversight across multiple initiatives
Establish and manage project governance, ensuring adherence to CISO priorities, regulatory requirements, and NYCPS standards
Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional execution, managing day-to-day collaboration between technical teams, business units, vendors, and senior leadership
Oversee the POA&M lifecycle, tracking remediation for internal systems and third-party vendors
Produce and deliver executive-ready project reporting, including status dashboards, risk and issue logs, dependency tracking, and escalation briefings
Ensure measurable project outcomes and accountability