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IT Project Manager Security Services - ContractCompugen Inc • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
IT Project Manager Security Services - Contract

IT Project Manager Security Services - Contract

Compugen Inc • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

IT Project Manager Security Services – Contract

Compugen is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the transition of cybersecurity services to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). This is a 6‑month, on‑site engagement focused on ensuring a smooth migration of operational security capabilities to the contracted MSSP. The successful candidate will play a critical role in minimizing risk, maintaining compliance, and enhancing service performance throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead and manage the end‑to‑end planning, transition, and delivery of MSSP onboarding programs, including :
  • Planning and design workshops
  • Testing and training sessions
  • Product demonstrations
  • Change control processes
  • Communication strategies
  • Solution adoption initiatives
  • Oversee the delivery and planning of key cybersecurity services :
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) services
  • Threat intelligence
  • Incident response
  • Vulnerability management
  • Drive project execution across multiple internal and external stakeholders, including vendor service teams, cybersecurity SMEs, and infrastructure teams.

Vendor Management & Transition Governance

  • Coordinate and track all service transition activities to ensure seamless MSSP onboarding.
  • Consolidate and maintain all transition‑related documentation, including technical and contractual materials.
  • Oversee onboarding of new cybersecurity services, ensuring contractual obligations and technical requirements are met.
  • Manage transition governance, including issue escalation and risk resolution during onboarding.
  • Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendor Project Manager, and vendor teams to align transition activities, schedules, and priorities.
  • Provide leadership and set priorities for the Business Analyst (BA) supporting transition objectives.
  • Note : This role is limited to the onboarding phase and does not include ongoing MSSP operational management.
  • Monitor and audit contractual deliverables to confirm obligations are met post‑onboarding.
  • Review and validate service levels to ensure compliance with agreed standards after vendor onboarding.
  • Security Operations Readiness

  • Work closely with the internal Cybersecurity team and leadership to ensure alignment with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).
  • Validate operational handover criteria, including :
  • Runbooks
  • Escalation procedures
  • Incident handling workflows
  • Reporting dashboards
  • Coordinate knowledge transfer activities to ensure SOC analysts are fully trained and enabled.
  • Risk, Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Partner with the internal Cybersecurity team to monitor security, operational, and business continuity risks throughout the transition lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in collaboration with Cybersecurity leadership.
  • Support service acceptance testing, operational readiness reviews, and post‑transition maturity assessments.
  • Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience with either the Agile and / or Waterfall Project Management methodologies.
  • 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
  • Successfully managed at least 2 projects involving cybersecurity services. The ideal candidate has specific experience of a cybersecurity service transition(s).
  • Proven success managing cybersecurity vendor transitions or outsourced service onboarding.
  • Minimum 5 years progressive Information Technology experience and a broad knowledge of Information Technology.
  • Strong knowledge of Managed Security Services Providers, Security Operations Center (SOC) related services, SIEM, SOAR, and security event monitoring.
  • Skilled in executive reporting and stakeholder communication up to C‑suite.
  • Experience with cybersecurity compliance requirements and frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.).
  • Public sector experience is considered an asset.
  • PMP or related project management certification.
  • ITIL v3 or v4 certification is considered an asset.
  • Equity Statement

    At Compugen, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We actively recruit from all groups, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We recognize the importance of removing barriers to participation and provide accommodation upon request to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, our People & Culture representative will work with you to meet your needs in a confidential and respectful manner. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table—and we are taking deliberate action to make this a reality.

    Location

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Seniority Level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment Type

    Contract

    Job Function

    Project Management and Information Technology

    Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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