Sr. Cybersecurity Project Manager
Job Level: W2T Consultant
Job Location: Remote
Travel Expectations: 0%
Job Classification:Temporary (W2T)
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead strategic Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity initiatives within a large-scale manufacturing environment. This position will support a broader cybersecurity transformation program and be responsible for managing projects focused on either Backup & Recovery or Network Segmentation across manufacturing sites.
The ideal candidate is a strong project leader who can effectively partner with cybersecurity teams, manufacturing operations, infrastructure teams, and senior site leadership to successfully deliver complex cybersecurity initiatives.
In this role, you will:
- Lead cybersecurity projects from initiation through implementation and operational handoff.
- Develop and manage project charters, schedules, resource plans, budgets, RAID logs, and executive status reporting.
- Drive project governance, stakeholder communications, risk management, and issue resolution.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Networking, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and third-party vendors.
- Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide regular updates to executive leadership.
- Monitor project dependencies, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
- Partner with manufacturing site leadership to support deployment planning, organizational readiness, and change management efforts.
- Align project outcomes with broader enterprise cybersecurity objectives and standards.
Who You Are:
- 8+ years of Project Management experience leading complex technology programs.
- Experience managing cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, or OT-focused initiatives.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Strong experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, and executive reporting.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior business and technology leaders.
- Experience utilizing Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing, supply chain, industrial, or Operational Technology (OT) experience.
- Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity programs or initiatives.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and security governance practices.
- PMP certification preferred.
For Backup & Recovery Projects
Experience leading initiatives involving:
- Backup and recovery solutions
- Disaster recovery planning and testing
- Business continuity programs
- Infrastructure resilience and recovery capabilities
For Network Segmentation Projects
Experience leading initiatives involving:
- Network segmentation deployments
- Network security and infrastructure modernization
- Cybersecurity architecture implementation
- Manufacturing or industrial network environments
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a highly organized, executive-facing project manager with experience delivering cybersecurity initiatives in complex enterprise environments. Experience working within manufacturing or OT environments is highly desirable. Candidates with direct experience leading Backup & Recovery or Network Segmentation projects will be strongly preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key leadership role in a high-visibility cybersecurity program focused on enhancing the security and resilience of critical manufacturing operations.
Total Rewards:
We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.
- Remote and Hybrid Work
- Time Off When You Need It
- Benefits That Flex
- Professional Development
While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.
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Who We Are:
Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.
Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bringunmatched experiencesto clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.
What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?
We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promotingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring ourmission and core valuesto life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.
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