Cyber Security Program Manager

Description
We are looking for a Cyber Security Project/Program Manager to join our team. This consultant will manager several security projects including the implementation of Data Protection and IAM application enhancements. The PM will work with a fairly sizable project team made up of application team members, offshore team members, and business partners. This opportunity is in our Security engineering and Development group. Past experience working with Security Technology teams is required.
Must have Project Management experience specifically with security, IAM, PAM, CyberArk and/or Data Protection. Must be local to the Chicago land area.
Job Description:
- Candidate must have demonstrated success leading large scale projects with extensive experience coordinating activities in a global environment and the ability to quickly establish rapport with a variety of stakeholders at various levels within the organization. Must have proven ability to define and agree scope, plans, and strategy for complex initiatives with a variety of stakeholders and manage projects within a given budget. Must have a proven track record of success working in a fast-paced environment with challenging deadlines and competing priorities, ability to effectively run meetings and set agendas, and track performance against agreed upon commitments.
- Other responsibilities include client management relationship, leadership and management of the project typically delivering results through others, setting the technical and business direction for the group, effective allocation and use of resources throughout the project, establishing team environment, coordinating and facilitating Executive Steering group meetings and project Working Group meetings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in developing complex project plans within Microsoft Project.
- Candidate must have proven ability to be self-directed with excellent leadership skills to identify gaps, remove impediments, and escalate transparently risks and issues with projects to enable success for the project team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must
- Strong organizational and leadership skills a must
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $73.00 - $78.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.