We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Information Security Project Manager - Temporary to lead and manage complex security projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering security projects on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of information security principles and project management methodologies.
This is a temporary role that we expect will last approximately 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership & Management:
- Lead, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close information security projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including WBS, timelines, resource allocation, risk assessment, and communication plans.
- Manage project resources, including internal teams and third-party vendors, to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans as needed.
- Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and report progress to stakeholders regularly.
- Compliance Related Projects & Best Practices:
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of security compliance (PCI, SOC1, SOC2, NIST) projects, including gap assessments, remediation planning and execution, and audit support.
- Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Security, Legal, Finance, etc.) and external assessors to ensure successful assessments and attestations.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to security controls, policies, and procedures.
- Stay current with changes in security requirements and advise the organization on necessary adjustments.
- Experience leading and managing projects related to Identity and Access Management (IAM):
- Implementation or upgrade of IAM solutions (e.g., identity governance, access management, privileged access management).
- Integration of IAM systems with enterprise applications and infrastructure.
- Development and implementation of identity lifecycle management processes (provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews).
- Understanding of IAM best practices, standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication:
- Effectively communicate project expectations, progress, risks, and issues to team members and stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate project meetings, including steering committee meetings, project team meetings, and stakeholder updates.
- Security Best Practices:
- Ensure projects align with overall information security strategy, policies, and standards.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of information security processes and project management methodologies.
- Promote security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 5 years specifically focused on information security projects.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Achieve well-being with:
- 401 (k) with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
- Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
- Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, physical and mental health wellness programs
- Pet care discounts for your furry family members
- Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
- A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups
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Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.
Since 2002, Achieve has grown into one of the largest private consumer fintech unicorns in the U.S., with over $40B in enrollments for our industry-leading, tech-enabled debt resolution services business, and over $11Bn in personal and home loans originations via our banking-as-a-service partner.
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Formally known as Freedom Financial Network, Achieve launched in 2022 as the leading digital personal finance company helping everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve delivers personalized financial solutions for real people through intelligent technology and an empathetic human touch. From the single parent trying to buy a home to the overworked employee drowning in debt, we provide innovative solutions, budgeting tools, and education to help them move from surviving to thriving. We put our members first by coaching them through their financial health journey to understand what’s working for them and what’s not. Our tailored approach is designed to meet everyone where they are in life because they’re more than just a credit score.
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