Cybersecurity Project Manager Jobs
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Job Overview
The Cybersecurity Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity, infrastructure, resilience, and technology initiatives. This role partners with cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure projects are executed effectively, milestones are achieved, risks are managed, and delivery objectives are met.
The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, technology infrastructure, risk management, and governance processes. The individual should be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, managing project schedules and dependencies, and communicating project status to leadership.
This role requires a collaborative professional who can manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support the successful execution of projects that contribute to Citi's security posture, operational resilience, and regulatory commitments.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and technology-related projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and status reporting.
- Coordinate activities across project teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
- Track project risks, issues, decisions, and action items, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Facilitate project governance routines, steering committees, working groups, and status meetings.
- Monitor progress against project timelines and assist with resource planning and prioritization.
- Support implementation of cybersecurity tools, controls, and process improvements.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable cybersecurity, regulatory, and governance requirements.
- Prepare project updates, executive summaries, and reporting materials for management.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of project management experience, preferably within cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, or risk management environments.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, information security controls, technology infrastructure, and risk management practices.
- Experience managing project plans, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clarity, or similar platforms preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Management, or a related field.
- PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Security+, or equivalent certifications preferred.
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Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Digital Technical Program Management-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$138,720.00 - $208,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 17, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
The Cybersecurity Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity, infrastructure, resilience, and technology initiatives. This role partners with cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure projects are executed effectively, milestones are achieved, risks are managed, and delivery objectives are met.
The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, technology infrastructure, risk management, and governance processes. The individual should be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, managing project schedules and dependencies, and communicating project status to leadership.
This role requires a collaborative professional who can manage competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support the successful execution of projects that contribute to Citi's security posture, operational resilience, and regulatory commitments.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and technology-related projects.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and status reporting.
- Coordinate activities across project teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
- Track project risks, issues, decisions, and action items, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
- Facilitate project governance routines, steering committees, working groups, and status meetings.
- Monitor progress against project timelines and assist with resource planning and prioritization.
- Support implementation of cybersecurity tools, controls, and process improvements.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable cybersecurity, regulatory, and governance requirements.
- Prepare project updates, executive summaries, and reporting materials for management.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of project management experience, preferably within cybersecurity, technology, infrastructure, or risk management environments.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, information security controls, technology infrastructure, and risk management practices.
- Experience managing project plans, budgets, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clarity, or similar platforms preferred.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Management, or a related field.
- PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Security+, or equivalent certifications preferred.
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Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Digital Technical Program Management-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$138,720.00 - $208,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
-
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 17, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
-
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Automotive
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity project manager jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Five or more years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects
- Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or CMMC standards
- Experience with risk management, vulnerability tracking, or compliance programs
- Proficiency with project management tools and enterprise ATS or ticketing systems
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your Cybersecurity Project Manager Job Search
Align your resume to framework language
Cybersecurity hiring managers scan for NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC terminology on your resume. If you've led projects tied to those frameworks, name them explicitly rather than describing generic project phases or outcomes.
Stack certifications strategically before applying
A PMP alone is often not enough for security-specific roles. Pairing it with a CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or CISM signals you can bridge technical teams and stakeholders, which is exactly what most postings require.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cybersecurity project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by clearance level
Many federal and defense contractor roles require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance. Filter your search by clearance requirement early so you don't invest time in applications where your current status is a dealbreaker.
Prepare a threat lifecycle narrative for interviews
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask how you've managed a project through a live incident or remediation cycle. Practice a concise story that covers scope, stakeholder communication, timeline pressure, and what you would change.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Cybersecurity project managers often absorb program management duties that belong to separate roles. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether the position includes security architect sign-off authority or is purely coordinating work others define.
Cybersecurity Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cybersecurity project managers?
The most active employers for cybersecurity project managers right now are Stellantis, Booz Allen Hamilton, and UGI, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and healthcare systems consistently represent the highest posting volume for this role.
How many cybersecurity project manager jobs are remote?
About 81% of cybersecurity project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Compliance program management and risk advisory work tend to have the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to cleared facilities or on-site security operations centers typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a cybersecurity project manager?
Start by building a foundation in IT project management, then layer in cybersecurity-specific knowledge through hands-on work in risk assessments, incident response coordination, or compliance audits. Earning a PMP credential alongside a security certification like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP makes the combination legible to hiring managers. Most professionals reach this role after several years in IT project coordination, security operations, or a closely related function.
Can you get a cybersecurity project manager job with little experience?
Entry points exist, but they typically require a strong certification profile to offset limited work history. Roles labeled junior cybersecurity project coordinator or IT project analyst with a security focus are realistic starting points. Demonstrating hands-on familiarity with frameworks like NIST or experience supporting a risk or compliance team, even in a contract or volunteer capacity, strengthens an application considerably at the early career stage.
What does the cybersecurity project manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening with a recruiter focuses on your certification background and experience level. A hiring manager interview goes deeper on how you've handled competing priorities across technical and non-technical stakeholders. A final round often includes a panel with security architects or a program director, and some employers add a scenario exercise where you walk through managing a remediation project or incident response timeline.
Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to cybersecurity project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, clearance status, and industry focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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