Cybersecurity Project Manager

Virtusa

. Lead cybersecurity initiatives across the full lifecycle from intake, shaping, initiation, planning, execution, security assurance, deployment, operational handover, closure, and benefits realization .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex cybersecurity initiatives across the full project lifecycle, embedding security controls, and ensuring operational readiness. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and project budgets while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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Cybersecurity Transformation LeadershipSecurity Assurance ActivitiesOperational Readiness TestingProject Management CredentialsCybersecurity Domain Expertise

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity InitiativesSecurity Controls EmbeddingVulnerability RemediationArchitecture ReviewsService TransitionProject Lifecycle ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementCompliance Checkpoints

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationConsensus BuildingAttention to DetailPragmatic MindsetTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

ITILNIST CSFISO 27001CIS ControlsSIEMIAMMFAActive Directory SecurityCloud SecurityEndpoint Protection

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2 PractitionerAgile/Scrum CredentialsCISSPCISMCRISCCCSPCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

Cyber ResilienceBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryThird-Party Cyber Risk ManagementSupply Chain RiskDigital Certificate Lifecycle ManagementPrivacy ComplianceIncident Response ReadinessSecure SDLCLogging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityIoTPMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cybersecurity initiatives across the full lifecycle from intake, shaping, initiation, planning, execution, security assurance, deployment, operational handover, closure, and benefits realization
Develop and maintain integrated delivery baselines covering scope, milestone roadmaps, work breakdown structures, dependencies, capacity/resource forecasting, cost, procurement, and quality gates
Establish governance frameworks with clear accountabilities, decision rights, stage-gate reviews, and reporting cadences aligned with enterprise and Group Cybersecurity standards
Coordinate cross-functional teams across global time zones, including IT engineering, SOC/operations, enterprise architecture, procurement, legal, regional leadership, and external suppliers
Maintain RAID, dependency, decision, and change registers with clear owners, timelines, and timely escalations
Manage project budgets, purchase orders, forecasting, and supplier performance within delegated authority; validate deliverables and acceptance evidence before milestone sign-offs
Embed security assurance activities including architecture reviews, threat modeling, vulnerability testing, remediation verification, privacy assessments, audit trail gathering, and residual-risk sign-offs
Oversee deployment, cutover, rollback, and hypercare plans and ensure transition to operational run teams with complete service handover packs
Produce project initiation documents, project charters, integrated project plans, milestone schedules, resource forecasts, budget trackers, stakeholder engagement plans, governance calendars, security assurance documentation, transition packs, closure reports, post-implementation reviews, and benefits realization trackers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated track record of leading complex, multi-million or enterprise-scale technology and cybersecurity transformation initiatives
Proven experience navigating complex matrix organizations, coordinating global business units, IT engineering, corporate security functions, and third-party system integrators
Strong practical experience embedding security controls, compliance checkpoints, vulnerability remediation, and architecture reviews into project lifecycles
Proven background in operational readiness testing, service transition (ITIL-aligned), and cutover/hypercare execution
Demonstrated delivery experience in one or more cybersecurity domains, including IAM, IGA, PAM, MFA, SSO, Active Directory security, SecOps, SIEM, SOC integration, logging, incident response readiness, vulnerability management, exposure management, external attack-surface reduction, cloud security, application security, API security, secure SDLC, network security, infrastructure, endpoint protection, PKI, digital certificate lifecycle management, data protection, information classification, cryptography, privacy compliance, cyber resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, OT, IoT, logistics-site/industrial facility security, supply chain risk, third-party cyber risk management, and M&A integration
Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and ITIL
Excellent presentation, executive communication, and consensus-building skills
Ability to support distributed teams across global time zones, including critical workshops, stage-gate reviews, and deployment windows
Pragmatic, structured mindset with high attention to detail in handling sensitive, confidential security data
Recognized project management credentials such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or Agile/Scrum credentials are preferred
Relevant cybersecurity credentials such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or CompTIA Security+ are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Full-time employment