Technology Project Manager - Cyber Security

Hard Rock Digital•United States, FL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hard Rock Digital is seeking a Technology Project Manager to drive security initiatives from planning through delivery in a high-accountability environment. The role focuses on creating predictable outcomes, removing obstacles, and ensuring security work is delivered on time and to a high standard, without unnecessary bureaucracy. The position sits within the Technology Project Management function of the group-wide PMO and supports 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. The Project Manager works across security, engineering, infrastructure, compliance, legal, product, and operations. Success involves improving delivery predictability, proactively addressing risk, coordinating teams and external stakeholders, and helping security teams do their best work. The role also promotes efficient ways of working through AI and automation, lightweight processes, clear documentation, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement. It requires adapting to ambiguity and change, communicating effectively with senior stakeholders, and translating technical security details into actionable information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 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 such as ISO 27001 and NIST, and security controls, including familiarity with PCI DSS compliance.
Strong project and program management foundations, including RAID management, dependency mapping, stakeholder management, planning, and scope control.
Experience working with and influencing cross-functional technical teams.
Experience with project management and GRC tools such as Jira and Vanta.
Understanding of cloud security concepts and controls.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and turn ambiguity into actionable plans.
Proven problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Gaming or financial services industry experience.
Experience in sports betting and/or regulated iGaming industries, including exposure to international or multi-market operations.
Experience and interest in applying AI-driven tools to project management, including workflow automation and improved insights and reporting.
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or operational improvement frameworks.
Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain security roadmaps with visibility into progress, risks, mitigations, and trade-offs.
Develop project plans covering timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and dependencies across security and compliance workstreams.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, auditors, and external vendor groups to keep work aligned and unblocked.
Identify issues and risks early, propose solutions, and simplify security complexity for the organization.
Support delivery of security solutions aligned with regulatory obligations and industry practices, including PCI DSS, ISMS, ISO 27001, and NIST.
Coordinate internal and external audits, vendor security assessments, and evidence requests ahead of deadlines.
Use AI and automation to streamline reporting, tracking, and communication.
Improve security processes and controls through lightweight structure, repeatable practices, and continuous improvement.
Promote security awareness through clear documentation, templates, and enablement.
Provide transparent updates and security performance metrics, and communicate relevant information to stakeholders, including the Security and Privacy Steering Committee (SPSC).
Manage project and program fundamentals including RAID management, dependency mapping, stakeholder management, planning, and scope control.
Work with and influence cross-functional technical teams, managing senior stakeholders and communicating complexity as actionable plans.