Sr IT Security Project Manager to lead projects that may include network security enhancements, identity and access management, vulnerability remediation,

Our client is seeking a Sr IT Security Project Manager to lead projects that may include network security enhancements, identity and access management, vulnerability remediation, and implementation of security monitoring tools.

• 12 months contract to start. 35 hours/week. Hybrid work model preferred - 2 days/week Downtown Vancouver. Interviews will happen the week of December 15.

Must Have:

• 7+ years IT Project Management
• Expertise in leading security projects

Organization is working to modernize its technology landscape, streamline operations, and improve service delivery through digital platforms. Part of this program will be a series of IT security projects to strengthen cybersecurity posture, ensure compliance with industry standards, and protect sensitive client and organizational data. These projects may include network security enhancements, identity and access management, vulnerability remediation, and implementation of security monitoring tools.

We are Microsoft-first technology environment and are actively moving our systems to the cloud with the goal of eliminating our on-premises footprint and closing our data center.

Need for a Project Manager to oversee these initiatives, ensuring that they will deliver the expected outcomes on time, within scope, and aligned with the organization's security objectives.

Scope of Work

The Project Manager will ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of multiple IT security projects. The role requires a blend of standard waterfall and agile project management practices. The candidate should have demonstrated project management, business analysis, communications, vendor management, and change management skills, with a strong focus in cybersecurity initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage multiple concurrent IT security projects under technology portfolio.
• Coordinate with internal IT teams, external vendors, and security consultants.
• Manage vendor procurement and operations.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.
• Oversee risk assessments, penetration testing, and remediation activities.
• Implement change management strategies for security-related processes.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for audits and regulatory compliance.

•Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close IT security projects.

•Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with project sponsors, stakeholders, and team members.

•Develop and maintain detailed project plans using appropriate tools, such as Microsoft Project.

•Manage project resources, budget, schedule, quality, risk, issues, and changes using best practices and standards.

•Identify the most appropriate delivery approach (waterfall, scrum, hybrid) for each project’s phase or workstream and lead the team accordingly.

•Manage the day-to-day vendor relationship, ensuring alignment between organization and vendor-led staff and their related activities.

•Ensure projects adhere to corporate standards and policy requirements.

•Communicate project status, progress, issues, and risks to project sponsors, stakeholders, and team members regularly.

•Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, agile ceremonies, workshops, reviews, and ad hoc presentations as needed.

•Ensure project deliverables meet the requirements and expectations of the project sponsors and stakeholders.

•Ensure change management needs are identified, planned, and executed in alignment with project delivery timelines.

•Partner with Information Technology to plan and implement transition to operations work.

•Conduct project-close activities.