Job Description

Role: Project Manager Shift : 8 to 5 CST (approx. 6:30 pm to 3:30 am IST) Location : Remote Contract Duration : 6 Months Job Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Offshore Project Manager to lead and coordinate the execution of a Palo Alto firewall migration or implementation project. The ideal candidate will manage project timelines, deliverables, and offshore resources, ensuring alignment with technical teams, stakeholders, and security/compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Palo Alto project from the offshore location. Coordinate daily stand-ups and sync-ups with onsite and offshore teams. Ensure alignment of firewall configurations, security policies, and deployment milestones. Collaborate with network and security engineers, architects, and client teams. Manage risks, issues, and change control processes effectively. Maintain detailed project plans, track progress, and provide regular status updates. Ensure documentation, testing, and sign-off procedures are completed per schedule. Act as the primary offshore point of contact for the onsite PM and client stakeholders. Required Skills and Qualifications: 5+ years of project management experience in IT infrastructure or network security projects. Proven experience with Palo Alto Networks technologies (firewall, Panorama, etc.) is required. Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and cybersecurity best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or hybrid project methodologies. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred.