Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of project management experience., Bachelor's Degree or associate degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field., Experience managing penetration testing projects and working in a client-facing consulting environment., Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies, including waterfall and agile..

Key responsabilities:

Manage the full project life cycle from initiation to deployment for multiple initiatives.

Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams throughout the project.

Prepare detailed project plans and provide status reports on milestones, deliverables, and risks.

Monitor and control project scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards while managing stakeholder expectations.

Job description

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

We are looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for end-to-end project life cycle management. This role will work directly with the Cyber Security Services/Penetration Testing teams to support the multiple frameworks and teams across Coalfire to successfully deliver projects within the defined scope, on time, and on budget. The Project Manager works with all stakeholders in building client relationships and handling escalated issues appropriately. The Project Manager is expected to work independently with little supervision over their daily activities.

What You'll Do

Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for multiple initiatives simultaneously

Serves as the main point of contact for the customer and the Coalfire team throughout the project

Prepare project plans for all phases of the project with appropriate level of detail

Work with Resource Deployment Managers to secure resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframe

Closely work with engagement lead to manage the day-to-day activities and resources on project engagements

Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership

Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs

Responsible for project scope, budget, timelines, communication, and change management

Set and continually manage project expectations and risks while delegating and managing deliverable with project team members and stakeholders

Monitor, track and control issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables. Escalates issues when necessary and follows escalation through to resolution

Develop and deliver progress reports, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders

Work with a team of matrixed employees to deliver a succinct customer experience

Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to established quality standards

Understand project management principles, methods, and techniques

Effectively applies Coalfire methodology and enforces project standards. Provides feedback on process changes and improvements

Maintains company defined billable utilization targets

What You'll Bring

Minimum of 3 years of project management experience

Minimum of 1 year experience working in a client facing, consulting environment

Minimum of 1 year experience managing penetration testing projects

Bachelor's Degree or associate degree plus equivalent experience in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study.

Ability to provide full time support Cyber Security Services teams based in the United States

Experience with Smartsheets or Microsoft Project

Able to structure and lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders through the full life cycle of projects

Demonstrated understanding of Project Management methodology: including waterfall and agile methodologies

Proven success managing several projects simultaneously

Experience creating, adapting, or updating project management governance and processes for a centralized PMO

Demonstrated project ownership and consistent delivery on commitments.

Bonus Points

PMP, CSM, PgMP, or related project management certification

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 HumanResourcesMB@coalfire.com.

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