Platform Security Project Manager

Job description

The Platform Security Project Manager uses project management experience, operational and technical skills to support internal and external goals of Bluemix Infrastructure division of IBM Cloud. The Project Manager, with limited supervision, will manage security projects for Platform Security Services, Security Operations Center, and Abuse Teams with support of Security Engineering, Incident Response, Continuous Monitoring, Penetration Testing and IP Reputation initiatives. These initiatives include, but are not limited to security related certification requirements and tasks associated to creation and management of scope, schedule, and budget, documentation requirements, reports on findings, and development of action plans for remediation of vulnerability and weakness gaps.

The Project Manager will work with functional leaders and extended IBM teams to drive these projects to successful completion. This will also include supervision of assigned team members and resources and includes creation and presentation of findings to leadership. The Project Manager will participate in planning of department initiatives, annual goal setting, and special projects as assigned.
·  Ensures delivery to Platform Security objectives of Bluemix Infrastructure division in IBM Cloud
·  Lead project execution and delivery, maintaining an overall project vision with supporting project plans
·  Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and schedule in collaboration with management, project sponsors, product owners, architects, project team and other stakeholders
·  Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
·  Identify and resolve project issues and conflicts within the project team
·  Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and critical path
·  Develop and deliver progress reports, issues/ action item logs, proposals, and presentations
·  Provides regular status reporting to management and other stakeholders on project health, progress, issues, and risks
·  Provides proactive change management in project scope to identify and avoid potential crises, and devise contingency plans
·  Identifies process and procedural improvements that will advance Platform Security and reduce risk
·  Develop and advocate best practices and tools for project execution and management
·  Conduct project lessons learned and recommend adjustments for continuous improvement in project execution and delivery
·  Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and security management practices by adhering to required standards and processes

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Auto req ID

98268BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Project Manager
State / Province

TEXAS
Primary job category

Project Management
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

W&CP
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

DALLAS
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Minimum three years of Project Management managing complex projects, preferably IT or security related such as security product implementation, network installations, and cloud services deployment
·  High school diploma or GED
·  Proficient in all MS Office products
·  Ability to apply critical thinking to project situations, make judgment calls to establish direction for resolution, oversee the resolution plan, and represent status and impacts to key project stakeholders
·  Experience with Business Process documentation and requirements gathering
·  Exhibit excellent written and oral communications skills
·  Professional project management experience directing resources for a large critical work stream as part of a larger global effort to implement Cloud BU projects.
·  Security team and operational security integration work as project management resource
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Experience working both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
·  Recognize complex problems, analyze situations and provide suggested/implemented resolution(s)
·  Prioritize work tasks and issues; direct work efforts and facilitate issue closure
·  Provide leadership and guidance to the team and act as a resource to the team members; promote employee development and team effectiveness
·  Understand and work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment
·  Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers and subject matter experts
·  Ability to understand concepts related to identifying and assessing risks
·  Flexibility to conform to shifting priorities through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Secondary Job Category

Other Project Management
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

Yes