Project Management Officer

Job Description

Cybersecurity - Project Management Officer (PMO) Dombivli, Mumbai Note: Looking only for candidates who can join within 30 days . Outstation candidates must be willing to relocate. Candidate for this role will be working on client project at the client’s office in Dombivli, Mumbai. 5 days WFO, Saturday WFH . Job Overview: The PMO will be responsible for overseeing & streamlining delivery of security testing engagements— specifically for Payment Gateway (PG) clients. Ensuring timely delivery, resource optimization, effective coordination with stakeholders and adherence to compliance & quality standards. This role bridges the gap between the technical testing team & business stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects. Qualifications: MBA or BBA with 2-4 years ’ experience working in project management for IT/ software industry. Hands on experience with project management tools such as Zoho helpdesk or Zoho Projects, is a must. Candidate should have project management certifications such as PMI-ACP or CAPM or PMP or similar (mandatory). Background in cybersecurity would be preferred. Job description: Project Planning & Tracking Maintain and update project trackers for multiple PG security testing engagements. Monitor project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables. Track actual vs. planned timelines and raise alerts on delays or deviations. Ensure daily/weekly status reporting from security consultants is accurate and up to date. Track daily utilization, workload distribution, and resource conflicts. Maintain visibility into pipeline projects to plan for resource ramp-up/down. Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders for project-related queries and escalations. Set up governance calls, circulate agendas, track MOMs, and follow up on action items. Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies to clients in a structured and timely manner. Ensure projects follow standardized security testing workflows (web, API, mobile, infra). Track closure of client queries, validations, and retesting requests. Own the preparation and maintenance of client-facing dashboards (project status, vulnerability metrics, SLA adherence). Track daily task sheet updates from consultants and prepare weekly/monthly performance summaries. Highlight red flags and recommend corrective actions proactively. Analyze project data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement Establish and maintain effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency. Facilitate stakeholder meetings, and presentations to gather requirements and provide project updates. Manage stakeholder expectations and address stakeholder concerns in a timely manner. Technical Skills: Project Tools: Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, ServiceNow (GRC module) Security Tools (basic familiarity): Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, Tenable Documentation & Reporting: MS Excel (pivot, charts), PowerPoint, Power BI or similar. Requirements and skills Proven work experience as a Project Management Officer or similar role Strong leadership skills and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to details and technicalities Excellent organizational and technical abilities Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills Relevant training and/or certification Show more Show less