Project Manager (North Central)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

As a GuidePoint Security Project Manager you are managing a unique portfolio of security focused Professional Services engagements which directly contribute to our client’s goals and success. This is a remote/virtual position working for a home office with possible travel (up to 10%).  This position may also require serving as a client side billable resource for Project Management service delivery.

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Plan and define projects, and collaborate with various teams.
• Communicate with PMO and Practice Leadership weekly regarding status updates and strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, comprised of Engineers, Architects, and project sponsors.
• Work with Architects & Engineers to develop project roadmaps, cutover / implementation plans, and As-Built documentation
• Responsible for communication including status of project health and ensures project is delivered within schedule and scope.
• Responsible for risk management and escalation of issues that cannot be resolved in the team.
• Consult with stakeholders to gather and document requirements and specifications for solutions and enhancements.
• Gather and analyze data from multiple sources. Develop reports and key risk indicators.
• Define execution plan and approach based on project scope, expected timeline and available budget/resources
• Manage a combination of Waterfall and Agile-based development efforts from initial analysis and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Manage day-to-day operations of the program responsible for monitoring and maximizing key cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Ensure pre-defined project management processes and practices are followed. Drive simplification and improvement as necessary
• Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations
• Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected
• High technical acumen - ability to learn various project management apps in a short amount of time (Jira, Confluence, GSuite, Slack, OpenAir, etc.)

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors in Business or Computer Science Required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a mix of Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, or Cyber Engineer Roles
• Experience with AppSec and Vulnerability Management Highly Preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Cybersecurity, and/or SaaS 

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

• This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
• Some added perks….
• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option