IT Security Project Manager Viana do Castelo

IT Security Project Manager
Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal

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Location: 100% Remote (On-site attendance required only for workshops)

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead key initiatives in the realm of Information & IT Security. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, seamlessly blending classical project management techniques with agile methodologies to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

Security as a Product: Lead and orchestrate the "Security as a Product" organization, driving the adoption of agile methodologies and ensuring their effective integration into security processes.

ISO Project: Manage the ISO project, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and achieving timely,
- quality delivery.

Additional Security Projects: Take ownership of 1-2 smaller security projects, ensuring their successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.

PMO Support: Provide overarching project management support for additional
- related initiatives, ensuring alignment, coordination, and operational efficiency across all projects.

Task description:

Close alignment & collaboration with the IT Security & IT Compliance Officer

Project Planning and Execution:

Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for both agile and waterfall projects

Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders

Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards

Coordination of the technical concept creation and implementation

Planning and coordination of the integrative test phases (T-test phase, UAT phase)

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with
- functional teams, including IT Security, IT Infrastructure and other IT units

Facilitate meetings and presentations to ensure stakeholder alignment and support

Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations

Report on project status, risks, and issues to senior management and propose solutions

Risk and Compliance Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with security projects

Consider organizational security policies.

Coordination of Multiple Projects

Oversee and manage 1-2 smaller security projects, ensuring their successful delivery.

Act as a PMO for all
- related initiatives, providing guidance, coordination, and support to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects. Coordination of the technical concept creation

Utilize agile methodologies, such as Kanban or other agile elements, to enhance project efficiency and adaptability

Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging regular feedback and iterative development

Implement agile tools and practices to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity

Support team members in adopting agile practices and principles

Job profile:

IT project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)

IT change management processes

Process management

Extensive experience in IT Security

Tool Proficiency:

Preferably a good experience with:

Clarity PPM

MS Teams

MS PPT

Professional Expertise:

At least five years of professional experience in successfully executing and managing traditional IT projects

Strong experience in agile project management methodologies

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders

Organized,
- oriented work style characterized by a high degree of initiative

Proficient in English, both written and spoken

PMP certification, Scrum Master certification

Soft Skills:

Rhetoric & Presentation: Excellent

Additional Requirements:

Methodical project management competence, confident demeanor, excellent communication and presentation skills

High quality standards,
- motivation, and an independent, responsible work approach

Conflict resolution skills

Resilience

Willingness to travel (depending on the project)

We offer:

Participation in attractive projects, national and international

Constant training in the latest and most innovative technologies

Ready to take the next step ? Apply now or send over your application to fsimao@primeit. pt !

Prime Nearshore is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply

Thank you!