• Project Manager

    Robert Half Technology (Madison, NJ)


    Description

    A leading global organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in driving strategic cybersecurity and risk-management initiatives across the enterprise. This role will lead complex, cross-functional programs aligned to regulatory compliance, security modernization, risk remediation, data protection, and IT governance.

     

    You will partner closely with Cybersecurity Leadership, Infrastructure, Applications, Legal/Compliance, and external vendors to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with global security standards.

     

    This is a high-visibility role requiring exceptional communication, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, regulated environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    Program & Project Leadership

     

    + Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives for the Office of the CISO.

    + Drive project governance, scope definition, schedules, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

    + Manage multiple parallel projects including security tool deployments, regulatory compliance initiatives, and remediation programs.

    + Oversee vendor and third-party contributions; ensure SLAs and deliverables are met.

     

    Information Security Domain Execution

     

    + Support initiatives across IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, data protection, and incident response.

    + Track remediation efforts for audits, penetration tests, and regulatory findings (e.g., FDA, SOX, GDPR).

    + Develop dashboards and executive reports for leadership.

    + Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security standards and risk priorities.

     

    Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

     

    + Ensure projects comply with regulations relevant to pharmaceutical/medical device environments.

    + Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit on key security and risk obligations.

    + Assist in maturing governance frameworks, policies, and documentation.

     

    Stakeholder, Communication & Reporting

     

    + Serve as the project liaison to IT leadership, business units, and external partners.

    + Deliver clear, concise executive communications, including updates to steering committees.

    + Proactively manage expectations, timelines, risks, and impacts.

    Requirements

    Required Experience & Skills

    + 8–12+ years of project/program management experience, with at least 5 years supporting Information Security or GRC initiatives.

    + Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred.

    + Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains: IAM, SIEM, cloud security, vulnerability management, data governance, incident response.

    + Proven success managing multi-workstream programs with cross-functional technical teams.

    + Exceptional communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.

    + PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications a plus

     

    Preferred Background

     

    + Experience working directly in a CISO organization or IT Risk/Compliance function.

    + Knowledge of FDA regulations, SOX, GDPR, and related compliance frameworks.

    + Familiarity with common security technologies (e.g., CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Okta, Microsoft Defender, Splunk).

    + Ability to present confidently to senior leadership and external auditors.

     

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