Project Manager

Summary

Join Zaviant, a boutique consulting firm specializing in Data Security, Privacy, and Technology Implementation, as a Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Privacy (Client Delivery). This client-facing role requires overseeing the successful execution of multiple security, privacy, and risk-related consulting engagements. You will lead the delivery of cybersecurity, GRC, and privacy consulting engagements, coordinate workstreams across complex client environments, and act as the primary point of contact for project delivery. The ideal candidate is delivery-focused, highly organized, and communicates effectively across various stakeholders. You will build strong client relationships, manage project plans and budgets, and ensure adherence to project management methodologies. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and contributing to service delivery methodology refinement.

Requirements

• Must have experience managing cybersecurity and privacy projects within complex, international, multi-layered organizations
• Must have experience overseeing multiple delivery programs simultaneously with competing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, privacy regulations, and GRC implementation strategies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—capable of translating between technical teams, consultants, and C-level clients
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in dynamic delivery environments
• 5+ years of project management experience in cybersecurity, privacy, GRC, or risk consulting
• Proven experience managing and leading project delivery within large, international organizations with complex organizational structures
• Experience with security and privacy frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, CPRA, and Third-Party Risk Management
• Familiarity with GRC tools (OneTrust, ZenGRC, ServiceNow, IBM Open Pages)
• Experience with MS Project, Clarity or similar project management tools
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, or related field (PMP or equivalent certification preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple Cybersecurity, GRC, and Privacy Consulting engagements, ensuring each meets scope, timeline, and quality standards
• Coordinate workstreams across complex client environments, managing stakeholder expectations, interdependencies, and business objectives
• Oversee implementation projects for GRC platforms (e.g., OneTrust, ZenGRC, ServiceNow, IBM Open Pages) within enterprise-scale organizations
• Act as the primary point of contact for project delivery, providing regular updates, risk insights, and recommendations to internal and client stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client teams across functions, regions, and leadership levels
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing priorities across global departments, jurisdictions, and time zones
• Facilitate clear, ongoing communication between clients, consultants, project managers, and Zaviant leadership
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines, with clear ownership of deliverables and success metrics
• Anticipate manage risks, issues, and blockers; escalate when necessary while providing practical solutions
• Support resource planning and utilization across concurrent delivery streams
• Monitor and report on project health, team performance, and key KPIs
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices
• Ensure all deliverables meet Zaviant’s standards of quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction
• Conduct project retrospectives to drive continuous improvement of delivery processes and playbooks
• Contribute insights from enterprise client engagements to help refine our service delivery methodology

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus aligned with client satisfaction and project success
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time Off and holidays
• Career development and training support