Project Manager – Lab Systems & OT Security

Project Manager - Lab Systems & OT Security Location: San Diego, CADuration: 6 monthsGBaMS ReqID: 10949082Experience Required: 4-6 yearsPrimary Skill: ServiceNow IT Service ManagementRole Type: Project / Program ManagementEnvironment: Lab Systems, OT Security, Agile Role Overview Own planning, tracking, coordination, and reporting for an active Lab and OT Security ProgramServe as the operational backbone for a multi-workstream, multi-site security initiativeCoordinate activities across:NAA remediationSoftware download restrictionsVulnerability remediationUSB data transfer controlsCoordinate a distributed team consisting of:5 OT Security EngineersBusiness AnalystMultiple site partnersUS and UK teamsExternal technology vendorsEnsure work is properly planned and dependencies are clearly identifiedSurface risks and blockers earlyProvide appropriate status and information to stakeholders ranging from lab scientists to CISO-level sponsorsOperate as a hands-on, execution-focused Project Manager without direct management authority Program Planning & Tracking Own and maintain the master program plan across all four security workstreamsMaintain the program Gantt chartEnsure the following are accurate and current:Task ownersDependenciesMilestonesTarget datesTrack progress against key program milestones, including:RC4 pilot testAllow/deny list activationService account demand intake launchSystem owner engagement completionPhase 2 completionIdentify and manage dependencies across:WorkstreamsSite partnersInfoSecActive Directory teamsServiceNowExternal vendorsMaintain a live risk and issue logEscalate blockers to appropriate program leadership in a timely and structured manner Agile Pod Coordination Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including:Sprint planningDaily stand-upsRetrospectivesCoordinate the Agile pod of five OT Security EngineersEnsure engineers are:UnblockedProperly directedAligned with program prioritiesManage and prioritize the team's work backlogAlign backlog priorities with:Program milestonesStakeholder commitmentsCoordinate workload distribution across site partnersTrack site-specific dependencies and ensure balanced coverageWork closely with the Business Analyst to align:Stakeholder engagement timelinesEngineering execution timelinesEnsure field discoveries are incorporated into the program plan in real time Dependency & Vendor Coordination Track and manage dependencies with:InfoSecActive Directory teamsServiceNowBeyondTrustCrowdStrikeOther technology vendorsCoordinate vendor engagement schedules across sitesTrack and maintain:Vendor access approvalsNamed-allow confirmationsVendor engagement recordsMonitor the service account demand intake pipeline once activatedEnsure requests are appropriately:TriagedAssignedActioned within agreed timelines Change & Hypercare Management Plan and coordinate hypercare periods following major milestonesSupport hypercare after:RC4 rolloutAllow/deny activationPhase 2 completionEnsure adequate team staffing during hypercareDocument response and escalation processesTrack and close hypercare findingsEnsure stabilization issues are:LoggedAssigned ownersTrackedResolved within agreed timelinesMaintain a lessons-learned log across all workstreamsDrive continuous improvement in Lab Solutions planning and change delivery Key Skills Project ManagementProgram ManagementLab SystemsOT SecurityCybersecurity Program ManagementAgile / ScrumSprint PlanningBacklog ManagementGantt Chart ManagementRisk & Issue ManagementDependency ManagementStakeholder ManagementVendor ManagementChange ManagementHypercare ManagementServiceNow IT Service ManagementInfoSecActive DirectoryBeyondTrustCrowdStrikeVulnerability RemediationSoftware Download ControlsUSB Data Transfer ControlsNAA Remediation Ideal Candidate Profile Strong organizational and program management skillsExcellent communication skillsHands-on execution mindsetAble to coordinate complex initiatives across distributed teamsComfortable working with technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong ability to manage dependencies without direct authorityProactive approach to identifying risks and blockersAble to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levelsExperience working in Agile environmentsStrong attention to detail and follow-through