Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager (Contract to Hire)

Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager (Contract to Hire) Blue Star Partners LLC - 5.0 Columbus, OH Job Details Part-time | Temp-to-hire $50 - $55 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Jira Project team coordination Project reporting Bachelor's degree in management information systems Computer science Budget management Power BI ITIL Certification Computer Science Waterfall Management Information Systems Vendor management Technical documentation Engineering Mid-level 3 years Change management Budget forecasting Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree ITIL Forecasting Vendor relationship management Technical writing Certified Scrum Master ServiceNow Agile IT Cybersecurity Microsoft Project Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science Cross-functional team management Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication SDLC Stakeholder management Full Job Description Job Title: Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite per week) Rate: $50 - $55/hr (W2 only) Duration: 1-Year Contract to Hire Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (No C2C, no sponsorship, no F1/OPT) Position Overview: We are seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager to support key cybersecurity initiatives across a dynamic and collaborative IT environment. This role will be responsible for managing cross-functional cybersecurity projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering complex IT/business projects and aligning cybersecurity solutions with business objectives, while fostering a culture of communication, efficiency, and secure project delivery. Responsibilities: Lead full project lifecycles using Agile, Waterfall, or Iterative methods. Create and manage project documentation including charters, status reports, deployment plans, stakeholder assessments, and technical documentation. Facilitate collaboration across cybersecurity, IT, and business functions. Coordinate with executive sponsors and business owners to ensure alignment of project goals and execution strategies. Track progress, manage risks/issues/dependencies, and provide accurate reporting to stakeholders. Support change management and adoption strategies for new cybersecurity tools or frameworks. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and capital/O&M expenditures. Assist in vendor progress management and SOW execution where applicable. Promote project standards, best practices, and compliance with internal governance. Optional: Support policy and standards management, Archer GRC platform, and security risk/compliance assessments if experienced. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in project management within IT and/or cybersecurity environments. Experience managing large, complex projects involving internal and external stakeholders and cost structures. Strong understanding of project management methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, SDLC. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels. Experience with project cost management and capacity/resource planning. Proficient in tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Power BI. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. 4 hours of PMM (Project Management Methodology) training prior to start and 20 hours of ongoing professional training per year. Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Agile certifications such as PSM (Professional Scrum Master) or PSPO. ITIL v3 or v4 certification. Familiarity with the energy/utilities industry is a plus. Experience with Archer GRC tool or cybersecurity policy/standards management is a plus. Key Competencies: Cybersecurity project planning and delivery Agile and Waterfall project execution Business process analysis and change management Financial tracking and budgeting (capital and O&M) Effective communication and stakeholder engagement Technical documentation and compliance awareness