Project Manager for Security and Compliance

Project Manager for Security and Compliance

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Introduction
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Security and Compliance initiatives. This role will involve managing projects that ensure our organization adheres to industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to security and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of risk management, regulatory requirements, and security frameworks. The scope of work includes:

1. Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, status reports, compliance assessments, timelines, and budgets for security and compliance initiatives.
2. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met on time and within scope.
3. Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC1/2, PCI-DSS).
4. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and other stakeholders.
5. Foster relationships with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Project Management.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects in a regulated environment.
• Actively participate in the maintenance and development of the cloud security roadmap.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) and compliance requirements, with specific experience in SOC1/SOC2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
• Familiarity with industry best practices in areas such as access control, encryption, and identity management.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Experience with security tools and technologies.

Key Job Details
Role: Project Manager for Security and Compliance
Location: Heredia, CR
Category: Project Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel Required: Up to 20% or 1 day a week
Contract Type: Regular
Company: (0804) IBM Business Transformation Center, S.r.l.
Req ID: 736070BR