Project Manager (Security Background) - SGA : Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Project Manager (Security Background) for a contract assignment with one of our premier Insurance services clients in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ, Bethlehem, PA or Stamford, CT. Responsibilities : We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager (PM) to join our Security team. The PM will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of Security projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of Security principles and technologies.

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are executed in alignment with organizational security goals and IAM standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and external partners, to gather requirements, provide regular updates, and manage expectations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a cross-functional project team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post-project evaluations.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on Security projects.
• Strong understanding of security concepts, including identity governance, authentication, authorization, and access management technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree preferred.
• PMP, CISSP, or similar project management and security certifications are highly desirable.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.