Vaco

Role: Cyber security Project Manager

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.