Project Manager (Cyber Security) at Vaco, LLC
New York, NY 10041
About the Job
Duration:03 to 04 Month contract
Location: Hybrid -55 WATER STREET New York, NY
Job Description:
As a Project Manager within the client Indices business, you will support, drive, and execute high-priority initiatives for client Indices. The successful candidate will be an experienced project manager with a technology, cybersecurity, and risk management background. The candidate should understand technology functions and organizations and possess strong analytical, planning, strategic thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
General Responsibilities:
• Support client Indices Business Information Security Office.
• Lead Information Security Standard and risk-related projects and programs using Agile methodologies by providing strategic direction to projects, peers, and direct reports.
• Design, develop, and manage project plans in a complex dynamic environment, revising plans as needed to meet changing requirements.
• Ensure projects are documented appropriately to mitigate risk and are delivered on time.
• Leverage problem-solving and influencing skills to ensure project plans deliver on their intent.
• Partner cross-functionally with stakeholders to drive project delivery effectively.
• Exhibit outstanding influencing skills to drive project/program efforts effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in time-sensitive environments.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proven track record of excellent project management.
• At least 4 years of project management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity and information security concepts.
• At least 2 years of experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with project management tools such as ADO or JIRA Boards.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 4+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in technology risk management execution (tech & cyber controls management).
• 1+ years of experience with risk management frameworks, ITGC, and AWS cloud environments.
• PMP, Lean, Agile, or Six Sigma certification.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.