Security Tools Rationalization Project Manager W2

About the role

The Security Tools Rationalization Project Manager will support the Tools Rationalization transformation program. The consultant will provide hands-on leadership across program delivery, governance, sourcing, dependency management, benefits realization, and decommission execution. The role will work across AD, EMEA, APAC, and HO with security architecture, engineering, operations, finance, procurement, risk, compliance, legal, privacy, business technology teams, vendors, and regional security leaders. The position is accountable for moving work from analysis through decision, implementation, evidence, and sustainable operational adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead program delivery, governance, sourcing, dependency management, benefits realization, and decommission execution for security tools rationalization
• Collaborate across regions (AD, EMEA, APAC, HO) with security architecture, engineering, operations, finance, procurement, risk, compliance, legal, privacy, business technology teams, vendors, and regional security leaders
• Drive initiatives from analysis through decision, implementation, evidence, and sustainable operational adoption
• Manage cross-functional initiatives spanning Security, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance
• Execute vendor management, RFI/RFP processes, and technology evaluations
• Provide executive reporting, governance, and benefits realization tracking
• Oversee financial management and cost optimization efforts

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in Program/Project Management, Cybersecurity, or Technology Transformation
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives across Security, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications preferred

Skills

Essential Skills

• Program and Project Management
• Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication
• Security Tools Rationalization and Lifecycle Management
• Risk, Issue, Dependency, and Change Management
• Vendor Management, RFI/RFPs, and Technology Evaluations
• Governance, Executive Reporting, and Benefits Realization
• Financial Management and Cost Optimization
• Global Program Coordination
• Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Delivery Methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft 365

Preferred Knowledge

• Security Operations (SOC), SIEM/XDR
• IAM, Cloud Security, and Network Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Data Security and Privacy

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 – $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC. Hybrid onsite (uptown), W2 only. Intermediate experience level.