The Cybersecurity PM is responsible for planning, managing, and driving forward BCG Federal Cybersecurity strategic initiatives and projects as it relates to compliance, operations, and business objectives. This role will be hands on in oversight of day-to-day operations, along with project planning and execution.
The goal of the Cybersecurity PM is to oversee the delivery of Cybersecurity team objectives and provide upward communication of status, blockers, and risks to the BCG Federal SISO.
YOU’RE GOOD AT
The Cybersecurity PM will manage internal Cybersecurity initiatives, define related projects, and develop a process-driven environment streamlining Cybersecurity operations and driving a cycle of continuous process improvement.
Duties will include a combination of both Run-the-Business (i.e., Cybersecurity operations) and Change-the Business (i.e., implementing improvements) activities. It is essential that the Cybersecurity PM be good at rapid situation assessment and problem resolution and be comfortable multi-tasking.
Your duties will include:
Ensure the Cybersecurity team objectives and critical success factors are understood by the team
Develop roadmaps for major Cybersecurity improvement initiatives
Identify and manage internal Cybersecurity projects (e.g., implement/change a cybersecurity tool and/or process)
Document project objectives and requirements
Identify key milestones
Develop communication plan
Develop project plan/schedule with work breakdown structure
Identify and document project and operational risks
Define and secure project budget requirements
Deliver results per schedule and budget
Assess stakeholder satisfaction after project completion
Develop program metrics to support Cybersecurity improvement and governance.
Develop and implement cybersecurity monthly/quarterly performance reports, including metrics that indicate progress towards desirable outcomes
Include vendor/service provider performance
Prepare content for and present Cybersecurity quarterly business reviews
Develop and manage Cybersecurity service level agreements (SLAs), as applicable
Manage internal SLAs, as applicable
Hold vendors/providers accountable to SLAs
Assess vendor/provider performance regularly (e.
- 7 -10+ years of experience in project management, including information security/cybersecurity and risk management experience in a in a federal consulting enterprise
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); Master's degree preferred with extensive experience applying technology and security to business problems
- Preferred certification: PMI PMP
- Experience using project management methodologies (e.g., PMI PMBOK)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated by prior experience writing policies and/or providing company-wide training
- Ability to synthesize both complex and ambiguous requirements into actionable plans, as demonstrated through prior experience managing cross-functional programs
- Ability to foresee security and privacy risks and identify reasonable mitigation strategies that fit the business context
- People-oriented with the ability to build relationships, persuade stakeholders and manage conflict across a variety of functions and skill levels
- Strong customer orientation towards internal customers