Project Manager

About the Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for the daily operational execution of a large cybersecurity staff augmentation engagement. This role manages the operational backbone of the program, tracking resource logistics, deliverables, and coordinating onboarding and transitions, setting up augmented cybersecurity personnel to perform.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day execution across multiple program workstreams, tracking tasks, milestones, and deliverables against the program plan set by the Senior Program Manager
• Coordinate the onboarding, offboarding, and role transitions of augmented cybersecurity staff, including access provisioning, equipment, badging, and client-specific compliance requirements
• Serve as the primary operational contact for augmented personnel, resolving day-to-day issues and escalating to the Senior Program Manager when appropriate
• Maintain program documentation including project plans, RACI matrices, risk logs, issue trackers, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Track and report on resource utilization, attendance, and performance metrics; surface trends and anomalies to the Senior Program Manager
• Prepare weekly status reports, dashboards, and meeting materials for internal and client-facing governance meetings
• Facilitate recurring operational meetings including standups, team syncs, and working sessions with client operational leads
• Cook with Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning on open requisitions, candidate pipelines, and staffing coverage gaps
• Support the Senior Program Manager in preparing quarterly business review (QBR) materials, SLA reporting, and contractual deliverables
• Ensure augmented staff are aware of and adhere to client policies, security protocols, and program standards

Requirements:

• 3+ years of project management experience, with at least 1-2 years supporting staff augmentation, managed services, or professional services engagements
• Experience working within or alongside the cybersecurity industry (e.g., SOC operations, GRC, security engineering, or MDR)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics and execution across large, distributed teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of maintaining accurate program documentation and tracking systems
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
• Solid written and verbal communication skills; comfortable preparing status reports and facilitating operational meetings
• Experience supporting staff augmentation programs at MSSPs, cybersecurity consulting firms, or government contractors
• Experience coordinating with HR, talent acquisition, or vendor management teams on resource lifecycle activities
• Agile or hybrid project delivery experience

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
• Life Insurance - Protection for what matters most
• Retail Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
• Hybrid Work Model - 2-3 days in office
• Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
• Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
• Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
• Professional Development - Reimbursement program
• LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us

WHY CYDERES?

We believe in supporting our people so they can do their best work. We offer benefits that go beyond the basics, including medical insurance, life insurance, retirement match program, hybrid work model, maternity & paternity leave, paid time off, bereavement & volunteer time, professional development, LinkedIn Learning platform, and mobile phone reimbursement.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.