Senior Technical Project Manager – Cybersecurity Programs & CISO Initiatives

Axiom Path • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technical Project Manager will lead end-to-end delivery of complex cybersecurity initiatives within an enterprise CISO organization at a global financial services technology organization. The role coordinates work across cybersecurity engineers, security architects, technology leaders, product owners, and business stakeholders, ensuring projects align with security objectives, technical requirements, business priorities, and regulatory expectations.

The position manages multiple concurrent initiatives across Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Application Security, Cloud Security, and Cyber Risk Management. Responsibilities span project planning and governance, schedules and budgets, resource allocation, dependencies and risk management, technical implementation coordination, integrations, testing, deployment readiness, financial and vendor processes, and executive communications. The role uses ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) for governance, status reporting, and delivery documentation.

The position is based in Charlotte, NC, with a hybrid work arrangement; onsite frequency is to be confirmed. It is a W2-only engagement with an approximate six-month contract duration.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management experience delivering complex technical, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity initiatives; senior-level experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing cybersecurity projects in enterprise IT environments, preferably in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, security controls, system integrations, and technical implementation lifecycles.
• Experience coordinating initiatives in one or more cybersecurity domains, such as IAM, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Cloud Security, Application Security, or Cyber Risk Management.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and cross-functional deliverables.
• Proficiency with enterprise project and portfolio management tools, including ServiceNow SPM, Jira, and/or Microsoft Project.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, project status reports, risk registers, and governance documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cybersecurity engineers, architects, business leaders, and senior executives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery quality and accountability.
• Experience with vendor management, procurement coordination, and project financial tracking.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Coupa or similar procurement management platforms.
• PMP or comparable project management certification.
• Senior-level project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cybersecurity projects, aligning work with organizational security objectives, technical requirements, and business priorities.
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives across Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Application Security, Cloud Security, and Cyber Risk Management.
• Partner with security engineers, architects, product owners, and technology teams to translate technical requirements into project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, dependencies, risks, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate technical implementation activities, system integrations, testing, and deployment readiness across multiple technology teams.
• Maintain project governance, executive-level status reporting, and delivery documentation using ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM).
• Manage project financials, vendor relationships, procurement coordination, and related administrative processes.
• Identify delivery risks early, resolve cross-functional blockers, and drive accountability for successful project execution.
• Communicate technical project progress, challenges, and decisions to cybersecurity leadership and business stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed