Senior Project Manager - PMO

Senior Project Manager - PMOWho We Are 

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work. 

Description

The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage complex projects for our internal PMO, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track project progress to ensure milestones are met.
• Support in growing an internal PMO through setting standards and best practices.
• Identify and manage risks, and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution with a focus on executive level status updates on cross functional projects. 
• Manage project resources, budget, and timeline.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance, and make necessary adjustments to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and best practices.

You Must Have

• 7+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or Scrum.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with project management software, particularly Jira.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a fast-past SaaS organization

Why You Should Join Us

• Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry 
• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US)
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US)
• Leverage stipends for:
• Wellness
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi
• Learning & development
• Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave 

Pay Range Disclosure

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is ($120,000 - $150,000) per year + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.  The salary range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities. 

Cobalt (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.