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Security Project Manager

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Lake Forest
Sep 09, 2025
Description An Information Security Project Managermanagesmultiple concurrent, high-visibility projects using waterfall/agile/hybrid methods in an environment that may cross multiple business units or teams. The role will adapt project delivery approaches to provide the right balance of agility and predictability to suit the business goals of projects. You Will: Directly manage information technology projects supporting Information Security and Portfolio / Project Management. Support project scope and schedule development/management while focusing on timely value delivery; organize and lead project status and working meetings; manage risks, issues, and escalations; andperform delivery planning and execution for assigned projects. Own project management responsibilities for two to four separate projects: build and manage project schedules based on defined scope and resource constraints; manage and control scope and deliverables for assigned projects. Demonstrate ability to gather and provide project-level estimates and reporting (Status, Risks/Issues, Leadership Escalations) for teams executing projects. Orchestrate team project delivery while holding teams accountable for their commitments; identify and remove roadblocks to project work. Facilitate work across multiple technical teams, business units, 3rdparty vendors/partners, and other projects as needed to achieve assigned projects' goals and deliverables. You Have: BA/BS or equivalent preferred. 3-5 years of Information Technology Project Management experience. 5-20 years of experience in an IT-related field preferred. Solid understanding of waterfall/agile/hybrid project management principles and practices and ability to adapt methodologies to projects. Sufficient level of business/technical background to provide interface with technical project delivery teams and to be able to evaluate project risks and issues accurately and objectively. Knowledge of project facilitation, situational awareness, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and consensus building. Strong relationship management skills that enable effective navigation in a highly matrixed organization to quickly earn sponsorship and trust to mobilize and motivate project teams. Ability to prioritize and organize effectively and manage multiple cross-functional teams. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred. Agile certifications such as PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certifications are helpful. Skills Security, Information security, Project management, Risk management, Agile Top Skills Details Security, Information security, Project management, Risk management, Agile Additional Skills & Qualifications 1) experience delivering programs that include multiple workstreams 2) coordination of development and testing with vendors, cross-functional teams, and business users 3) communication with steering committees and executive stakeholders. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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 Lake Forest,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025. h4>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. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.