Technical Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Job Title

Technical Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Location

Edmonton, Alberta (100% Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with strong cybersecurity expertise to lead and deliver enterprise-grade security initiatives end-to-end.

This role requires a solid background in secure architecture, risk assessment, and stakeholder management, with the ability to drive high-impact projects within complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives from initiation through delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives

Security Architecture

• Design and review secure architectures across network, cloud, and application environments
• Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards and best practices

Risk & Incident Management

• Drive incident response planning and readiness
• Conduct Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) and security risk evaluations
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders
• Translate technical concepts into business-friendly insights
• Provide leadership across cross-functional teams

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with industry frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
• Support implementation of security policies, tools, and governance models

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Active cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, (ISC)², or equivalent)
• Willingness to undergo Criminal Record Check and Enhanced Security Clearance

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in secure architecture design and review (network, cloud, application)
• 5+ years of experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise security tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 E5, Azure AD)
• 5+ years of experience managing stakeholders across business and technical teams
• 5+ years of experience delivering end-to-end cybersecurity initiatives
• 3+ years of experience in:
  • Cybersecurity incident response planning and playbooks
  • Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) and security risk assessments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications

• PMP Certification (Project Management Institute)

Experience

• Experience with cloud architecture and integration (Azure preferred)
• Exposure to privacy impact assessments and security risk coordination
• Experience in enterprise vulnerability management programs
• Background in public sector or court environments
• Familiarity with information management and cybersecurity policies
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure and Snowflake

Work Requirements

• Must be able to work 100% onsite in Edmonton, Alberta

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and risk management expertise
• Ability to operate in complex, regulated environments