Project Manager

Packetlabs

. Own a portfolio of concurrent penetration testing engagements for small to medium-sized businesses across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a portfolio of concurrent penetration testing engagements for small to medium-sized businesses across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud
Lead internal pre-engagement discussions and ensure projects are realistic and well-defined before kickoff
Build detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Manage scope changes, schedule adjustments, and budget impacts with documentation and client communication
Identify and mitigate project risks before they affect delivery
Coordinate deliverables across delivery, operations, and marketing teams
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the engagement lifecycle
Run client kickoffs, status updates, and delivery debriefs
Set clear expectations, provide proactive updates, and navigate high-stakes security conversations
Handle difficult conversations professionally and escalate issues appropriately
Contribute to PMO processes, templates, and tooling improvements
Maintain accurate project documentation and tracking
Identify engagement patterns that could improve scoping, delivery, or communication
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of project management experience in an IT services, consulting, or professional services environment
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements independently
Strong client-facing skills, including scoping calls, scope-change conversations, and CIO debriefs
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget across project lifecycles
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organizational discipline and early issue escalation
Self-sufficient and dependable in a remote environment
Customer-first mentality and strong follow-through
Ability to handle difficult conversations, scope changes, timeline pressure, scheduling conflicts, and escalations
Valued but not required: Experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, or infosec consulting
Valued but not required: PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum certification
Valued but not required: Bachelor's degree in business, IT, communications, or related field
Valued but not required: Familiarity with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST, or ISO 27001
Valued but not required: Experience with Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar tools
Valued but not required: Background working with technical consultants or engineering teams
Ability to manage penetration testing engagements across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud
Ongoing development of cybersecurity literacy and understanding of penetration testing deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate and continual offensive security training
Wealthsimple GRSP with corporate matching
Participation in corporate benefit plans
Amazing team and working environment
Competitive compensation and growth opportunity
Fully remote within Canada