Project Manager II – Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Emory University

. Assist the Cybersecurity Program Manager in prioritizing project work and supporting the portfolio and projects .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the project management life cycle, utilizing PMI and Agile/Scrum methodologies, and effectively communicating project progress and risks to stakeholders. Proficient in creating project charters, analyzing business cases, and coordinating enterprise-wide IT projects.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationAgile/Scrum MethodologiesProject Management Life Cycle ManagementStakeholder CommunicationRisk Assessment and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget PlanningScope ManagementBusiness Case AnalysisProject Charter CreationPerformance ReportingVendor ManagementProject Metrics AnalysisIssue ResolutionResource Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationStrategic InputProblem SolvingStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsPerformance Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityHigher EducationProject Management Office (PMO)Enterprise-wide IT ProjectsMultidisciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Cybersecurity Program Manager in prioritizing project work and supporting the portfolio and projects
Coordinate, plan, support, and execute enterprise-wide IT projects
Provide strategic input for project plans, budgets, and scope
Manage the project management life cycle from beginning to end
Establish stakeholder and project team buy-in across multidisciplinary teams
Apply PMI and Agile/Scrum methodologies and provide continual project progress and performance reports
Assist and support Project Management Office employees
Research project management practices, trends, and best practices to improve PMO performance
Validate business cases and gather information for project charters
Create project charters and analyze business cases, resources, and risks
Consult with project sponsors on directives, scopes, deliverables, timelines, and risks
Conduct bid sessions and vendor RFP efforts; select and manage suppliers and supplier payments
Use project management tools and methodologies to achieve milestones and maintain scope
Monitor project team dynamics and resolve issues
Create progressive project milestones
Gather and analyze project metrics; manage issues, risks, and scope changes
Communicate project progress, issues, resolutions, and scope changes with stakeholders, senior management, and project leaders
Manage project timelines, resource commitments, activities, and variances using project management tools
Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout projects
Close project contracts and validate supplier statements of work and deliverables
Assist the School of Medicine IT Director in prioritizing project work
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of Project Management experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Ability to commute to Emory University location as needed
Background in Cybersecurity and/or Higher Education preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities