• Cybersecurity Project Manager

    UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC (Albany, NY)


    UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager with experience managing Cyber Security Projects for a hybrid position in Albany, NY. Travel may be needed within Albany to other locations. Local candidates only. The right candidate will support a statewide Cyber Risk Remediation Program, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight across multiple complex technology and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal consultant brings extensive experience managing cross-functional project teams, communicating with senior leadership, and delivering large-scale technology solutions within structured PMO environments. This role requires exceptional communication, organization, risk management, and stakeholder-engagement capabilities, as well as the ability to support cybersecurity-focused project workstreams.

    WHO WE ARE

    UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) specializing in IT consulting and professional services. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner to government agencies and private-sector organizations, providing high-quality technology expertise and consulting solutions. Our team delivers excellence across project management, cybersecurity, software development, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems initiatives.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    + Competitive hourly rates

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

    + 401(k) with company match

    + Paid holidays

    + Direct deposit

    + Supportive recruiting and onboarding experience

    + Opportunities to work on impactful government and enterprise technology projects

    MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

    Note: Candidates without all mandatory qualifications will not be considered.

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred

    + 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager supporting complex technology initiatives

    + Demonstrated experience leading multiple technology projects requiring coordination across IT groups, vendors, and business units

    + Experience functioning as a lead program/project manager with mastery in managing large, complex IT projects, including analysis, design, development, procurement, and integration of technical solutions

    + Prior experience supporting or leading cybersecurity-related initiatives

    + Proven ability to lead teams, influence change, manage stakeholder relationships, and maintain responsiveness across diverse project environments

    + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially when conveying complex technical concepts to executive-level stakeholders

    + Experience creating and managing project scopes, schedules, risks, and standard PM artifacts

    + Strong leadership with the ability to delegate work, resolve conflict, coach team members, and evaluate performance

    + Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders

    + Ability to organize, prioritize, and document personal and team work

    + Experience with structured change management processes

    + Proficiency using MS Project and collaboration tools (Teams, WebEx, email, remote meeting tools, etc.)

    + Experience acting as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including government or agency partners

    + PMP or similar project management certification preferred but not required

    + Ability to manage multiple (3+) projects simultaneously and support multimillion-dollar program initiatives

    SCOPE OF SERVICES

    The consultant will support the ITS Cyber Risk Remediation Program, providing project management services across cybersecurity and technology projects. Responsibilities include:

     

    + Reporting to an ITS Chief Information Office program manager

    + Communicating project vision and updates to project teams, sponsors, and executive managers via reports, presentations, and collaboration tools

    + Leading multiple project teams and ensuring alignment with scope, goals, and deliverables

    + Creating project scopes and maintaining project schedules using MS Project

    + Identifying, documenting, and mitigating project risks

    + Developing and maintaining all standard PM artifacts in accordance with ITS guidelines

    + Applying structured problem-solving and change-management processes

    + Facilitating project meetings, Scrums, knowledge-transfer sessions, and executive status meetings (remote and in-person)

    + Supporting procurement and deliverable-management tasks

    + Collaborating with program managers and project managers across the broader ITS Cyber Risk Remediation Program and NYSOC-related initiatives

    + Adapting to changing priorities and ensuring alignment and communication across all stakeholders

    Additional Initial Responsibilities (MFA Grant Project)

    + Serve as the primary ITS contact for eligible local government entities

    + Coordinate and track intergovernmental agreement signatures

    + Monitor and track hardware authentication token distribution, inventory, and reporting

    + Provide progress updates and quarterly inventory status reports

    + Support additional efforts within the ITS Chief Information Security Office as needed

     

    UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.