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About the Role

Penta Consulting, a technology service provider delivering professional and managed solutions across EMEA, is seeking a skilled Security Project Manager for a contract position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role requires a candidate with hands-on and functional experience in both core project management and cybersecurity domains to successfully lead and execute security-focused projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project planning and execution for security services initiatives.
• Oversee budget and resource allocation to ensure project objectives are met efficiently.
• Implement robust risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project threats.
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate for project phases.
• Adhere to PMO governance standards and provide regular project reporting.
• Track project schedules and milestones, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage the change management process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and coordinate project teams to foster collaboration and productivity.
• Apply knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and COBIT.
• Leverage understanding of security operations and SOC functions.
• Manage projects related to Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Incorporate network security concepts into project planning and execution.
• Address cloud security considerations for platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes within projects.
• Contribute to incident response and cyber resilience strategies.
• Integrate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) principles into project management.
• Ensure adherence to data protection and privacy regulations.
• Apply fundamentals of security architecture to project designs and implementations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in core project management.
• Proven cybersecurity technical knowledge.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Core Project Management Skills: Project planning and execution, budget and resource management, risk management, stakeholder management, vendor and third-party coordination, PMO governance and reporting, schedule and milestone tracking, change management, leadership and team coordination.
• Cybersecurity Technical Knowledge: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, COBIT, security operations and SOC understanding, Identity & Access Management (IAM), network security concepts, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), vulnerability management, incident response and cyber resilience, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), data protection and privacy regulations, security architecture fundamentals.

Work Location

This is a contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.