We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager-Cybersecurity !The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Cybersecurity, network related projects.
In this role, you will:
- Identify and supervise issues and bring up resolution as the need arises.
- Identify, assess, track, and recommend mitigation strategies to manage project risks.
- Supervise and report on project progress.
- Prepare and present high quality slide decks to various committees and customers, including steering committee.
- Implement and handle change when vital to meet project outputs.
- Evaluate and assess project’s success, including conducting lessons learned exercises.
- Assist project team in writing documents (e.g. privacy notice, communications note, project webpage).
- Develop and maintain positive relationship with business partners and internal/external team members.
- Assess, research, analyze and document sponsor/customer needs in accordance with the project mandate.
- Conduct interviews with business and IT customers, take detailed notes and share with the team.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):
- Require 5 + years of experience as a project manager working on full projects lifecycles (from initiation to closure).
- Must have 8+ years of experience as a business analyst gathering and detailing business and technical requirements via various techniques.
- Previous experience in handling projects related to Identity & Access/ Network tools/ Security Tools.
- Experience handling large-scale and sophisticated IT transformation projects.
- Experience crafting and delivering outstanding slide decks for diverse groups, such as senior leaders and collaborators.
- Experience with handling information security projects.
- Experience with SharePoint tools (lists creations, and dashboards), Teams and MS project with no supervision.
What will help you stand out (preferred skills):
- Experience developing project management frameworks that are suitable for the higher education environment, or similar.
- Nice to have PMP certification.
- Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Have good communication and teamwork abilities.
At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working arrangements :
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a balanced work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in Brampton, Ontario.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.