Technology Project Manager - Cyber Security

Hard Rock Digital•United States, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hard Rock Digital is building a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We are looking for a Technology Project Manager who thrives in high-accountability environments, focusing on driving outcomes, building predictability, clearing paths for others, and ensuring security initiatives are delivered on time and with quality. This role involves working across security, engineering, infrastructure, compliance, legal, product, and operations to bring clarity, momentum, and delivery discipline without unnecessary bureaucracy. Within the Technology Project Management function of the group-wide PMO, you will support a portfolio of information security projects and programs, including control implementation and remediation, PCI DSS and ISMS compliance, audit readiness, vendor security assessments, tooling and automation rollouts, and security awareness initiatives. Success will be measured by your ability to enhance predictability, reduce friction, and advance complex security initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, with a track record of delivering security or compliance initiatives in fast-moving environments.
Working knowledge of information security concepts, frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and controls, including familiarity with PCI DSS compliance.
Strong foundations in project and program management (RAID management, dependency mapping, stakeholder management, planning, and scope control) across Agile, Waterfall, or Kanban methodologies.
Experience working with and influencing cross-functional technical teams.
Experience with project management and GRC tooling (e.g., Jira, Vanta).
Understanding of cloud security concepts and controls.
Experience and interest in applying AI-driven tools to modern project management, from workflow automation to smarter insights and reporting.
Proven problem-solving skills, ideally with exposure to techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma, or operational improvement frameworks.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and turn ambiguity into actionable plans.
A “get it done” mindset, always pushing for clarity and forward progress.
Ability to work well in ambiguity and bring order without becoming bureaucratic.
Operate with high accountability and low ego.
Curiosity about new tools and technologies, especially AI and automation.
Proactive in surfacing risks, options, and recommendations, and bringing solutions.
Ability to read a room, manage senior stakeholders, and influence without authority.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving workplace, adapting quickly, embracing change, and making bold decisions.

Nice To Haves

Gaming or financial services industry experience preferred.
Experience in sports betting and/or iGaming regulated industries.
Exposure to international or multi-market operations.

Responsibilities

Develop predictable security roadmaps with clear visibility of progress, risks, mitigations, and trade-offs for leadership decision-making.
Create comprehensive project plans covering timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and dependencies for security and compliance workstreams.
Maintain momentum across teams, ensuring cross-functional workstreams, auditors, and external vendor groups stay aligned, connected, and unblocked.
Ensure smooth delivery by raising issues early, proposing solutions quickly, and simplifying security complexity for the organization.
Deliver security solutions that meet regulatory obligations and align with industry best practices, including PCI DSS, ISMS, ISO 27001, and NIST.
Coordinate internal and external audits, vendor security assessments, and evidence requests to ensure audit readiness well ahead of deadlines.
Drive operational efficiency through the smart use of AI and automation to streamline reporting, tracking, and communication.
Implement improved ways of working by bringing lightweight structure, repeatable habits, and continuous improvement to security processes and controls.
Foster a security-aware culture through clear documentation, templates, and enablement.
Build stakeholder confidence through transparent updates, clear security performance metrics, and the ability to translate technical details into business impact for the Security and Privacy Steering Committee (SPSC).