Project Manager

Job Description Job Description IT Security Project Manager Location: Remote/West Coast Time Zone We are seeking a mid-level Project Manager (5–7 years experience) to support secure enclave initiatives within a LAA/SCIF-supporting environment . This role focuses on coordinating multiple cross-functional teams to deliver complex efforts that are often classified as large Levels of Effort (LOEs) and managed with full project rigor. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable enforcing appropriate governance even when work is informally labeled as “small.” This role requires a PM with IA and security-adjacent environments .

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED! Key Responsibilities Manage the onboarding of new secure enclaves , including current efforts supporting West Coast environments Coordinate work across multiple teams, including: LAA Information Assurance (IA) Engineering PM and Business Analysis teams Lead and manage large LOEs , treating them as full projects when scope, risk, or complexity requires Drive consolidation initiatives across program environments Apply appropriate project governance and rigor regardless of how work is labeled Customize and manage delivery using a standard JIRA project template as requirements are defined and evolve Identify, manage, and mitigate cross-team dependencies and delivery risks Ensure milestones, timelines, and deliverables are clearly defined, tracked, and communicated Recognize when “small” efforts meet the criteria for large-project execution Apply large-project processes (planning, tracking, coordination, reporting) whenever thresholds are met Enforce discipline and consistency without relying solely on formal project labels Tools & Process Expectations Strong hands-on experience with Jira , including: Managing multiple Jira projects across teams Using Atlassian Plans / Advanced Roadmaps to roll up work into milestones, features, and releases Maintain program-level visibility by aggregating stories and deliverables across teams Actively manage milestone commitments and ensure teams stay aligned to delivery dates Required Qualifications 5–7 years of experience in project management Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives Experience coordinating across technical, security, and business teams Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated ability to introduce and enforce process where ambiguity exists IA/security guidelines and working in regulated or secure environments Experience supporting enclave, network, or infrastructure-focused initiatives Background managing efforts that fall between “project” and “operations” work