Cybersecurity Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead and coordinate cybersecurity consulting services for Montgomery County, PA, ensuring successful delivery of all workstreams across Identity & Access Management, Data Protection, Strategic Security Advisory, and Training & Awareness. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end project execution in alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and applicable NIST 800-53, 800-73, and 800-171 control families. The Project Manager will serve as the primary interface between technical teams and County stakeholders, ensuring risk-based delivery, governance alignment, and measurable improvements in cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity consulting engagements across multiple workstreams
• Develop integrated project plans including scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IAM, cloud security, GRC, risk, and training specialists
• Ensure all deliverables align with NIST CSF functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover)
• Act as primary point of contact for County stakeholders and executive leadership
• Conduct regular status meetings, steering committee sessions, and executive briefings
• Maintain and manage project risk register aligned with NIST CSF risk management practices
• Track issues, dependencies, and ensure timely escalation and resolution
• Ensure quality and compliance of all deliverables mapped to NIST 800-53, 800-73, and 800-171 controls
• Monitor project performance, timelines, and resource utilization
• Develop dashboards and progress reports highlighting KPIs, risks, and security posture improvements
• Support coordination of audits, assessments, and compliance-driven activities
• Ensure alignment of all activities with County policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements

Skills:

• Strong experience managing cybersecurity or enterprise IT programs in public sector environments
• Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST 800-53 control families
• Experience managing IAM, cloud security, GRC, or security operations initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and complex dependencies
• Risk management, issue tracking, and mitigation planning expertise
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow, or similar)
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with ability to translate technical risks into business impacts
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and modern cybersecurity practices preferred

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or related field
• PMP with CISSP or CISM or CISA