Position Summary:
The IT Project Manager of Cybersecurity is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of IT Cybersecurity projects from initiation through completion. This role oversees project delivery efforts across a portfolio of initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effective resource utilization, and timely delivery of high-quality outcomes. This role collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders and technical teams to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and change.
This role is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in project coordination and business analysis who are ready to take full ownership of project delivery. It requires a proactive leader who can manage multiple projects, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices. This role focuses on delivering value through structured project management practices, cross-functional coordination, and proactive risk management.
Work Details:
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Full time permanent position, Monday-Friday. 40 hours/week
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This role is based in Houston, Texas in a hybrid (Office / Work-from-home) capacity.
Responsibilities:
Project Management and Execution:
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Lead cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, including security control implementation, vulnerability remediation, identity and access management (IAM), endpoint protection, and security monitoring programs.
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Develop project plans aligned with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and organizational security standards.
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Manage projects involving regulatory compliance requirements including CMMC, DFARS, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection.
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Lead the full lifecycle of IT projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
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Define project scopes, deliverables, schedules, and resource plans in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.
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Track and manage project progress against objectives, resolving blockers and escalating issues where necessary.
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Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in alignment with organizational standards.
Team and Resource Coordination:
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Coordinate activities between cybersecurity, infrastructure, compliance, legal, and business teams to ensure successful delivery of security initiatives.
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Facilitate collaboration with external auditors, assessors, and security vendors during project execution.
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Coordinate the work of cross-functional teams, including internal IT staff, business users, and third-party vendors.
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Support resource planning and task assignment across multiple concurrent initiatives.
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Provide guidance to junior project team members, including Specialists and Coordinators.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
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Communicate cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and remediation priorities to business and technical stakeholders.
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Provide project status reporting related to security posture improvements, audit readiness, and compliance milestones.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
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Prepare and deliver project updates, dashboards, and reports for business and technical audiences.
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Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately throughout the project lifecycle.
Delivery Process and Continuous Improvement:
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Promote security-by-design and compliance-by-design principles throughout project delivery.
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Contribute to the development and improvement of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes and cybersecurity project delivery frameworks.
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Apply appropriate project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project context.
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Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes and implement best practices for project execution.
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Participate in retrospectives and knowledge-sharing activities to support continuous improvement.
Risk and Issue Management:
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Identify and manage cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and audit findings.
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Coordinate remediation activities and track Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) through completion.
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Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
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Maintain risk logs and issue trackers; escalate critical concerns to senior leadership as needed.
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Implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CMMC, DFARS, and CUI requirements.
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Understanding of cybersecurity controls, risk management frameworks, vulnerability management, and audit processes.
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Familiarity with security technologies including IAM, SIEM, EDR, cloud security, and network security concepts.
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Strong project management skills and experience leading IT project delivery from end to end.
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Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
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Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
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Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
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Proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and dashboard creation.
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Ability to identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
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Solid understanding of IT systems, workflows, and business process improvement practices.
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
EDUCATION:
- Experience delivering cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management initiatives in regulated environments preferred.
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Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, CMMC, or similar standards preferred.
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Security-related certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CCP, or equivalent are considered assets.
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Bachelor’s degree; Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business preferred. Related fields and equivalent experience will be considered.
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5+ years of experience in technology-focused project management or delivery, including experience in leading cross-functional teams.
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Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum certification) is considered an asset.
Benefits:
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Competitive Salary
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Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
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401K Plan
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Time Off
Working Conditions:
- Remote, hybrid, or office environment with frequent computer use and interaction with distributed teams.
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Occasional travel may be required.
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Frequent use of computers and related office technology.
Company Overview:
Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.
Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.
Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.
