Security Project Manager

Employ is transforming how hiring gets done. With our three ATS solutions - Jobvite, Lever, and JazzHR - plus cutting-edge AI Companions, we free recruiters from admin work and give them more time for what matters: connecting with people. More than 23,000 global customers rely on Employ to make millions of candidate connections each year, helping them hire smarter, faster, and at scale. From growing startups to the world's most recognized brands, we're redefining what's possible in talent acquisition.We're a fast-moving, remote-first team of builders and innovators who live our people-first philosophy every day. We back it up with flexible work scheduling and paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities that help you thrive. At Employ, you won't just grow your career - you'll help millions of others grow theirs.Come join our team where we have each other's backs, champion our customers, hold ourselves accountable, and shape what's next in talent acquisition.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Project Manager to drive and coordinate cross-functional security initiatives across the organization. This role is critical to ensuring the timely delivery of risk management, compliance, and operational security programs while maintaining transparency and alignment with both business goals and regulatory requirements.The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience, a solid understanding of cybersecurity operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability Remediation: Coordinate and track remediation efforts across technical teams.Incident Response Oversight: Support incident handling by managing timelines, stakeholders, and documentation.Vendor Risk Management: Oversee third-party risk processes, documentation, and follow-ups.Risk Management: Maintain and update the risk register, track mitigations, and communicate risk status.Security Request Management: Triage incoming security requests, assign owners, and ensure timely closure.Compliance Support: Coordinate preparations for SOC, ISO, and other audits and assessments.Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional security projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.Process Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to enhance security operations and compliance workflows.Documentation: Maintain up-to-date security policies, procedures, and documentation repositories.Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to enforce policies and ensure alignment with security objectives.Communication: Facilitate meetings, provide project status updates, and brief stakeholders regularly.Metrics & Reporting: Track KPIs, program health, and trends for leadership reporting.Additional Support: Assist security leadership with ad-hoc tasks and team initiatives.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of project management experience, with at least 1 year in Information Security or Cybersecurity.Strong understanding of security practices, risk management, and compliance standards.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives across diverse teams.Skilled in developing and maintaining documentation and procedural controls.Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks.Familiarity with risk assessments, control testing, and audit response preparation.Experience working in SaaS, cloud-native, or B2B environments.

Why Join Us

At our core, we're a mission-driven security team that believes protecting people and their data is more than just a responsibility, it's a purpose. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping safeguard sensitive HR data while shaping the future of our company's security culture. You'll collaborate with a supportive, cross-functional team, lead meaningful projects, and contribute to a work environment built on trust, growth, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to grow in a place where your voice matters, we'd love to have you on the team.Employ is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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