Sr. Project Manager Cybersecurity M&A
Posted 3 days ago by 1761902005
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Cybersecurity Project Manager will oversee project management for acquisition projects within the Cybersecurity portfolio, requiring a strong background in large-scale cybersecurity project acquisitions. The role demands exceptional leadership, collaboration, and risk mitigation skills, managing the project lifecycle from planning to post-deal execution. The candidate will work with stakeholders to address roadblocks and ensure timely project deliverables while managing governance, resources, and risks effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of Cybersecurity M&A projects, including strategy development, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
- Cultivate a proactive approach to risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with cybersecurity projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for specific Cybersecurity projects, fostering strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, compliance, and external vendors.
- Develop and manage project budgets, allocate resources, track expenditures, and report on project financials to leadership.
- Lead a team of service and delivery leads, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence aligned to McKesson's ICARE and ILEAD values.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field; a master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP) preferred.
- 10+ years of professional experience and 6+ years in IT, with a minimum of 4 years in cybersecurity project management.
- Effective leadership, training, and presentation skills, with experience in leading diverse teams.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity portfolio and program management.
- Strong knowledge of the NIST/NICE framework and its application in cybersecurity program management.
- Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and adjust plans to meet evolving business needs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong management skills in planning, organizing, leading, and measuring service-driven teams.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
The Cybersecurity Project Manager will be responsible for the project management needs acquisition projects within the Cybersecurity portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in managing large-scale cybersecurity project acquisitions with a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget. This role requires exceptional leadership, collaboration, and risk mitigation skills. This role will oversee the project lifecycle including planning, due diligence, integration and post-deal execution. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive actions and address or mitigate roadblocks to ensure on time project deliverables. The responsibilities will span project governance, resource management, risk assessment, and the orchestration of cross-functional teams to ensure timelines, budgets and goals are met efficiently.
Key Responsibilities (List the top five to seven essential responsibilities in priority order.)
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Project Leadership and Delivery: Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of Cybersecurity M&A projects, including strategy development, requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Provide regular updates on program status, risks, and achievements to ensure alignment and support. |
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Drive Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Cultivate a proactive approach to risk management by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with cybersecurity projects. Ensure that risk management practices are integrated into program planning and execution. |
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Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management Serve as the primary point of contact for specific Cybersecurity projects fostering strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, compliance, and external vendors. Lead change management efforts, including user training, documentation, and communication plans to promote successful Cybersecurity integrations. |
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Resource & Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, allocate resources, track expenditures, and report on project financials to leadership. |
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Lead: Lead a team of service and delivery leads, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence aligned to McKesson s ICARE and ILEAD values. Inspires teams to achieve project goals, fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration |
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Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):
Education/Training
- Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field is required. A master s degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP) in relevant disciplines are preferred.
Business Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of progressive experience in IT, with a minimum of 4 years in cybersecurity project management.
- Effective leadership, training and presentation skills, and experience in leading multiple, highly diverse teams to achieve results.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills
- Proven experience in cybersecurity portfolio and program management.
- Strong knowledge of the NIST/NICE framework and its application in cybersecurity program management.
- Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments; adjusts plans as needed to meet evolving business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
- Strategic thinking with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong management skills planning, organizing, leading, and measuring service driven teams.
- Ability to exercise and mentor others on good professional judgment and security related ethics