Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Waterloo, ON (4x onsite per MONTH)
Duration: 6 month contract
Pay range: $52-$63 per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking to add a Senior Project Manager to support our Information Security and Risk initiatives for a 6 month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of information security projects, ensuring strong governance, risk mitigation, and successful execution of security initiatives across the organization. You will work closely with Technology, Risk, Audit, Legal, Compliance, and Business stakeholders to plan, deliver, and implement security solutions that protect the clients' systems, data, and customers. The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in translating security requirements into executable project plans, proactively managing risks and dependencies, and providing clear, timely communication to both technical and non‑technical audiences. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the client's security posture while supporting critical enterprise priorities.
Key responsibilities:
Project Delivery and Governance
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of information security initiatives, including security tooling implementations, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programs, and application security projects
• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, dependencies, and delivery artifacts throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure all security projects adhere to organizational governance standards, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks
• Identify, manage, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate to ensure delivery objectives are met
• Act as the primary point of contact for security-related projects, coordinating across Technology, Risk, Audit, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams
• Translate complex technical and security concepts into clear, actionable updates for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Information Security Focus
• Support the delivery of initiatives across key information security domains, including:
§ Security controls and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
§ Identity and Access Management (IAM)
§ Vulnerability management and remediation programs
§ Security monitoring, incident response, and operational resilience
§ Data protection, privacy, and regulatory-driven initiatives
Reporting and continuous improvement
• Provide clear, concise, and timely project status reporting, including milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
• Track and report on project KPIs, delivery metrics, and key risk indicators
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices and security delivery processes by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager with security-focused initiatives.
• Experience with information security/risk/governance projects
• Understanding of security controls frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST (Most preferred), CIS
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid Methodologies
• Knowledge of IT and security Infrastructure concepts including IAM, Vulnerability management, Monitoring, incident response
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• PMP/PRINCE2/AGILE PM strongly preferred
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
Security Project Manager • Waterloo, ON, Canada
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