Senior Project Manager

About Coalfire

Coalfire is on a mission to make the world a safer place by solving our clients’ hardest cybersecurity challenges. We work at the cutting edge of technology to advise, assess, automate, and ultimately help companies navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices across the U.S. and U.K., and we support clients around the world.

But that’s not who we are – that’s just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for full project life cycle management, demonstrating strong project management, business, and personal leadership skill to lead multiple initiatives and programs across the enterprise. The Senior Project Manager serves as a project leader, business partner and mentor responsible for scope, time, financial, quality, and overall performance management.  

What You'll Do

• The responsibilities of the Project Manager as well as the following: 
• Experience reporting out and communicating with executive leadership 
• Involved in mentoring, coaching, and onboarding related training of peers and team members 
• Responsible for managing complex projects and/or programs with Coalfire top accounts 
• Ability to be a professional face of the team to present and educate other teams 
• Manage all aspects of multiple projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives 
• Interprets business needs and defines realistic goals and objectives 
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence 
• Holds individuals accountable for project deliverables 
• Handles multiple initiatives simultaneously 
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, polices, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization 
• Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, customer relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues 
• Proven experience with dynamic scheduling 
• Maintains company defined billable utilization targets 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

What You'll Bring

• 5+ Years Project Management experience with a certification (PMP, CSM, Prince) or 7+ Years of Project Management experience without certification 
• 7+ Years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment 
• 2+ Years of experience working in the Cyber Security or Professional Services Industries 
• A deep understanding of FedRAMP assessment practices
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs 
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate, and enhance performance within a cross-functional environment 
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving problems and making decisions 
• Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) or Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools 
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs 
• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree plus equivalent experience in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study.

Bonus Points

• PMP, CSM, PgMP, or related project management certification
• Cyber Security certifications
• Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Project or Financial Force/Certinia

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

At Coalfire, you’ll find the support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In many cases, we provide a flexible work model that empowers you to choose when and where you’ll work most effectively – whether you’re at home or an office.

Regardless of location, you’ll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You’ll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more. And you’ll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support membership, and comprehensive insurance options.

At Coalfire, equal opportunity and pay equity is integral to the way we do business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Coalfire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, our Human Resources team at [email protected].