Project Manager (Northeast)
About the role
General Description:
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 position may also require serving as a client-side billable resource for Project Management service delivery.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Efficient and effective management of Professional Services projects through the full engagement lifecycle:
Sales handoff
Resourcing
Customer project plan development
Execution management
Project closeout activities
Ensure regular and timely communications to all key stakeholders.
Manage project issues and risks to resolution.
Maintain and foster internal and external customer relationships, ensuring objectives and statement of work deliverables are met.
Plan and manage resources ensuring all projects meet scope and budget expectations.
Maintain the OpenAir PSA application for project data.
Manage and support internal processes for revenue recognition and customer invoicing.
Create and maintain project management methodology and process documentation.
Provide Project Management services to GuidePoint customers in a professional service capacity.
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to GuidePoint Security Core Values.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
3+ years of project management experience, including 2+ years in consulting services or a similar IT project management environment.
Experience with Agile methodology and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, OpenAir, Salesforce, or similar professional services applications.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for project reporting.
Strong project management skills, including scope, scheduling, resources, budgets, timelines, and financial management.
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously while maintaining customer satisfaction and project profitability.
Experience working with information security teams and understanding of key cybersecurity concepts and disciplines.
Understanding of professional services revenue recognition and invoicing.
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and executive audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Ability to build strong customer relationships and drive successful project outcomes.
Experience with remote collaboration/teleconferencing tools and willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Experience:
Standard industry certifications.
Advanced computer skills with Mac and Google application experience.
Travel Requirements:
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work.
Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading.
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