Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Duration: 12 mos

Location: Onsite in Bridgewater NJ 3 days / week

What client needs:

A methodology-driven Senior PM who can run multiple security/GRC workstreams simultaneously not a cyber engineer or hands-on security SME.
Someone who can operate in a regulated pharma/medical device environment and manage compliance-driven projects (FDA SOX GDPR audit remediation risk reporting).
A polished communicator with strong stakeholder management executive reporting and the ability to support a CISO organization at the enterprise level.

Ideal fit:

• Senior PM (8 15 yrs) with heavy PMO/methodology governance and structured program delivery.
• Has run multi-track security GRC or risk remediation initiatives (IAM cloud audit findings vulnerability mgmt regulatory readiness).
• Pharma/life sciences PM experience is a big plus - they want someone who knows FDA/SOX/GxP timelines and documentation culture.
• Polished executive-facing great at decks steering committees and CISO-level reporting.
• Someone whos used to working with Legal/Compliance Internal Audit Infrastructure Apps vendors etc.
• Doesnt need deep technical cyber expertise; must excel at structure communication governance and delivery.

***Think more Methodology focused PM that can work on multiple workstreams at one time than an expert in Security or Risk Management

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.

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.