Project Coordinator/Project Manager – Cybersecurity/SaaS Deployments

Key Responsibilites

• Oversee the end-to-end management of 15–25 concurrent cybersecurity and SaaS deployment projects, each with a defined scope and delivery timeline.
• Ensure adherence to prescriptive project templates, standard task lists, and compliance checklists specific to cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CJIS, FedRAMP).
• Drive project execution by coordinating stakeholders, maintaining accurate project plans, and tracking milestones.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, flagging variances early and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, delivery teams, and leadership to ensure expectations are aligned and outcomes are achieved.
• Leverage project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com) to drive transparency and accountability.
• Escalate risks, issues, or bottlenecks proactively, offering solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate security and compliance-specific project deliverables, including documentation and validation of technical controls.
• Conduct post-project reviews to document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of the cybersecurity delivery playbook.

Qualifications- Required

• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination or project management, ideally in a cybersecurity or SaaS-focused environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple fast-paced deployments simultaneously, following a structured, repeatable methodology.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, compliance processes, and security-focused deployment planning.
• Strong budget and timeline management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High level of comfort using digital project management and collaboration tools.

Qualifications- Perferred

• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or CAPM; cybersecurity training or certs such as Security+ or CISM a plus.
• Experience in commercial, SLED (State, Local, and Education), or in government, public safety, or regulated environments (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP).
• Exposure to SaaS platforms with a security layer such as identity management, endpoint protection, SIEM, or GRC tools.
• Exposure or familiarity with cybersecurity and observability platforms such as Tanium, Cribl, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, or Elastic is a strong plus.

Key Competencies

• Agility & Multitasking: Thrive in an environment with multiple moving parts and tight delivery windows.
• Process Discipline: Ability to execute and enforce prescriptive delivery frameworks.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Understand the importance of security in every phase of delivery.
• Client Engagement: Strong ability to build trust and maintain transparency with external and internal stakeholders.