Project Manager

Magnify • Contract • Charlotte Metro, US • 5d ago

Project Manager Lead - Technology & Cyber Governance

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Type: Contract (12+ months)

Industry: Insurance/Financial Services (Confidential Client)

We are seeking a highly organized, execution-focused Project Manager to drive a major Technology and Cybersecurity transformation and governance initiative for a large, growing organization.

This role will lead planning, coordination, tracking, and executive reporting across Cyber and IT workstreams. You will play a critical role in strengthening controls, documentation, and operational readiness to meet enhanced regulatory and enterprise standards.

Key Responsibilities

Own the integrated program plan across Technology and Cybersecurity, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and comprehensive status reporting.
Partner with existing PMs and stakeholders to coordinate and drive remediation activities related to cybersecurity, identity & access management (IAM), IT general controls (ITGC), infrastructure, data protection, and operational readiness.
Establish and maintain centralized program governance, including workplans, action tracking, stakeholder communications, and executive dashboards.
Drive accountability across multiple workstreams by tracking progress, surfacing blockers, escalating risks, and ensuring clear ownership of deliverables.
Prepare concise, high-impact executive updates and reporting for senior leadership on program status, critical risks, dependencies, and decisions required.
Support organization and documentation efforts needed for strengthened compliance and control environments.
Collaborate with internal teams and third-party advisors to ensure alignment and successful execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
5+ years of project or program management experience in complex, cross-functional Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk, or transformation environments.
Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and executive-level visibility.
Strong knowledge of project management best practices, including planning, governance, risk/issue management, and status reporting.
Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory topics into clear, executive-ready communications.
Excellent facilitation, organization, stakeholder management, and follow-through skills.
Hands-on experience with project management and reporting tools such as Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or similar platforms.
PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, or similar) is a strong plus.