Sr Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to support cybersecurity initiatives within a Security Operations and Vulnerability Management organization. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who can drive multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. You will partner closely with security leaders, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure critical cybersecurity programs remain aligned, on track, and successfully delivered. This position emphasizes dependency management, stakeholder communication, and operational execution. Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina or Austin, TX (Hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, and Offensive Security teams.
• Manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Partner with leadership and technical teams to drive alignment, remove blockers, and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams.
• Maintain project visibility and reporting through Jira, Confluence, and established governance processes.
• Ensure initiatives adhere to organizational project management standards and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Track key milestones, action items, and program metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Support Agile and Kanban-based delivery practices, focusing on workflow management and continuous progress.
• Proactively manage risks and impediments by identifying potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate executive stakeholder readouts, delivering clear progress updates.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project or program management experience, preferably supporting cybersecurity, information security, or technology organizations.
• Experience managing security operations, vulnerability management, infrastructure security, application security, or related initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Kanban methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and dependencies simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Experience working within established PMO or EPMO governance frameworks.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity or technology risk organizations.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management, offensive security, penetration testing, or security operations processes.
• Experience working with technical leadership in highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments.
• SAFe Scrum Master certification or equivalent Agile certifications.
• Jira Product Discovery (JPD) experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans offering an optional layer of financial protection.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with eligibility to contribute typically within 30 days of starting and a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for Consultants to address benefits and other resource questions, plus a certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams, and resources available in the Welcome Packet provided by an Everforth Apex team member.