Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold project plans for penetration testing engagements, which encompass pre-assessment documentation, RFIs, kickoff presentations, Rules of Engagement, testing schedules, milestones, deliverables, and assigned responsibilities.

• Prepare and secure signatures on Rules of Engagement, authorization letters, and other planning documents prior to the commencement of testing.

• Schedule and facilitate client kickoff meetings, confirming the scope, testing windows, points of contact, and procedures for communication and escalation.

• Coordinate logistics for testing, including test accounts, network access, allow listing, and notifications to security operations teams.

• Monitor assessment scope, identify discrepancies and potential scope creep, manage impacts and changes, and secure necessary approvals.

• Oversee communication of critical findings during testing in alignment with escalation procedures.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering responsive, high-quality service and keeping clients updated.

• Navigate between concurrent engagements during scoping, active testing, reporting, and retesting phases.

• Reassess priorities as testing windows, client availability, and findings evolve, keeping stakeholders informed of any impacts.

• Manage tester assignments across multiple engagements and resolve any scheduling conflicts with the Program Manager.

• Track the development of reports and quality review cycles to ensure timely delivery.

• Monitor progress against allocated hours and assist in budget validation using financial management tools.

• Identify, track, and escalate risks, issues, and scheduling concerns to leadership.

• Keep accurate project data in project management tools such as Jira.

• Complete engagement closeout by finalizing deliverables and documentation, while handling client data according to policy.

• Limited travel may be required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience.

• 2 to 6+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent projects with internal teams and external clients, ensuring quality across parallel timelines.

• 2+ years of experience in information security, SaaS, or professional services.

• Experience supporting various types of penetration testing engagements, including network, web application, cloud, and social engineering testing.

• Understanding of penetration testing concepts and engagement types, along with the ability to discuss scope and findings with clients and testers.

• Capability to swiftly transition between tasks and engagements while maintaining focus and accuracy.

• Ability to manage competing priorities with flexibility and sound judgment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing a client-first approach.

• Skills in budget management, estimation, capacity planning, facilitation, and presentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management tools, such as Jira.

• Ability to work independently and excel in a fast-paced team environment.

• Experience supporting FedRAMP penetration testing, readiness, authorization, or continuous monitoring efforts is preferred.

• Familiarity with security documentation, such as SSPs, POA&Ms, and control implementation narratives, is preferred.

• PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification is preferred.

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401K plan with a 4% match.

• Company paid short-term disability.

• Company paid long-term disability.

• Company paid AD&D and life insurance.

• Flex time off.

• Annual bonuses.

• Training stipends.

• Certification reimbursements.

• Access to over 30,000 free online training courses.

• Personal cell phone allowance.

• New hire and annual home office stipend.

• Spot awards.

• Eleven paid holidays.