IT Manager (Security Lead)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity project manager to lead security-focused initiatives within a large and complex organization. This role involves planning, implementing, and overseeing cybersecurity solutions and governance to protect various layers of defense. You will coordinate teams, manage vendors, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while staying current with emerging cybersecurity trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity projects, including planning and prioritizing services related to business processes and technology changes.
• Implement cybersecurity solutions across data, application, host, network, perimeter, physical layers, and user lifecycle management.
• Oversee governance, risk management, and compliance activities within cybersecurity.
• Produce formal technical reports and briefings to communicate project results.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams, conduct opportunity screening, develop RFI/RFPs, perform benefit/cost analysis, select vendors, and manage consultants and contractors.
• Facilitate business case analysis and develop project charters with cost estimates, timelines, benefits, and ROI.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, using verification techniques for managing changes.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and activation plans.
• Perform additional governance-related activities as needed.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity.
• B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent postgraduate degree.
• Preferred certifications include PMP, ITIL, ISO 27001, CISM, GSEC, or CISSP.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Self-starter with integrity, initiative, innovation, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external clients, leading junior staff, and managing multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with IT service management concepts and tools, Google Workspace, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of data privacy, regulatory compliance, cloud security frameworks, and related solutions.