ACL Digital
IT Project Manager, Senior|6351 IT Project Manager, Senior|6351
ACL Digital, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Description: Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills. If the candidate does not have these required skills, they will be rejected completely)
1. Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs across IT, security, and business domains. Skilled at managing ambiguity, aligning execution with strategic objectives, and fostering trust and accountability within diverse, distributed teams. Able to drive outcomes across multiple workstreams while navigating high-stakes environments.
2. Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models. Able to tailor approaches to suit project needs, especially in regulated or security-conscious environments. Experience managing dependencies, risks, and change across concurrent initiatives.
3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and track performance. Proficiency in tools like MS Project and Powerpoint to build dashboards and executive-level reporting.
4. Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, terminology, and risk considerations. Able to collaborate effectively with security teams.
5. Ability to lead diverse, distributed teams across IT, security, and business functions. Skilled at building trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering accountability in high-stakes environments.
Technologies: What does this temp must know to perform the required job duties (These are not preferred technologies - If they do not have these technologies they will be rejected completely) • Microsoft Project • PowerPoint • Formal Project Management Qualification i.e., PMP
Required Education: Required Years of Experience
7+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree. OR 9+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience without a Bachelor's degree.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, outdoor work, travel): If "yes" please specify max weight for each category: Push Max Weight Limit = Pull Max Weight Limit = Lift Max Weight Limit =
Driving Requirements: Please complete below:
Are their driving responsibilities no matter how minimal with this role? If yes, how many hours of driving per week? Select Type of Vehicle Use Below: • Rental Car • Qualcomm Vehicle • Personal Vehicle *Note to Suppliers - Please ensure your candidate understands/agrees to your specific reimbursement requirements for any out-of-pocket expenses.
Key Words: • Senior Project Manager • IT Program Management • Cybersecurity Awareness • Cross-functional Leadership • Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid Delivery • Microsoft Project • PMP Certified • Executive Reporting • Stakeholder Engagement • Mergers and Acquisitions
Job Description:
Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives within the Cyber Security Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) domain. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong executive presence, capable of navigating ambiguity, resolving multifaceted challenges, and influencing senior stakeholders across global functions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Develops and executes project/program plans for medium- to large-sized cybersecurity initiatives in the M&A domain, including schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, communication planning, scope definition, and prioritization. • Creates and promotes a compelling project vision and objectives, ensures alignment across teams, and secures buy-in from executive stakeholders. • Partners with Corporate Development, Legal, and IT leadership to align cybersecurity integration strategies with acquisition timelines and business objectives. • Identifies and secures resources, aligns team member skills with project demands, and leads cross-functional teams using project management best practices. • Manages project performance (on time, on budget, within scope, and with quality) for initiatives of medium to large size or complexity. • Defines and tracks KPIs to measure integration success, risk reduction, and value realization from cybersecurity investments. • Facilitates collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups using appropriate tools and communication strategies. • Continuously assesses and improves project delivery frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
Level of Responsibility • Requires advanced verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership. • Exercises strategic planning and prioritization to manage multiple workstreams and dependencies. • Applies strong analytical thinking to solve complex problems and able to interpret data to guide decisions. • Demonstrates creativity and initiative in drafting original project documentation, executive updates, and integration strategies within established guidelines.
Comments for Suppliers: • How many rounds of interviews should be expected? 2 or 3. • Work Location: (Pick One) -100% Onsite -Hybrid (working from home and in office) -100% Remote (anywhere in the U.S.) • Shift: Hour/Days of Work 9-5.30. Needs to be flexible for EU and Asia hours. Comments for Suppliers: Experience with managing cybersecurity projects through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is a plus.
Technologies: What does this temp must know to perform the required job duties (These are not preferred technologies - If they do not have these technologies they will be rejected completely) • Microsoft Project • PowerPoint • Formal Project Management Qualification i.e., PMP
Required Education: Required Years of Experience
7+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree. OR 9+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience without a Bachelor's degree.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, outdoor work, travel): If "yes" please specify max weight for each category: Push Max Weight Limit = Pull Max Weight Limit = Lift Max Weight Limit =
Driving Requirements: Please complete below:
Are their driving responsibilities no matter how minimal with this role? If yes, how many hours of driving per week? Select Type of Vehicle Use Below: • Rental Car • Qualcomm Vehicle • Personal Vehicle *Note to Suppliers - Please ensure your candidate understands/agrees to your specific reimbursement requirements for any out-of-pocket expenses.
Key Words: • Senior Project Manager • IT Program Management • Cybersecurity Awareness • Cross-functional Leadership • Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid Delivery • Microsoft Project • PMP Certified • Executive Reporting • Stakeholder Engagement • Mergers and Acquisitions
Job Description:
Position Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact initiatives within the Cyber Security Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) domain. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong executive presence, capable of navigating ambiguity, resolving multifaceted challenges, and influencing senior stakeholders across global functions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Develops and executes project/program plans for medium- to large-sized cybersecurity initiatives in the M&A domain, including schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, communication planning, scope definition, and prioritization. • Creates and promotes a compelling project vision and objectives, ensures alignment across teams, and secures buy-in from executive stakeholders. • Partners with Corporate Development, Legal, and IT leadership to align cybersecurity integration strategies with acquisition timelines and business objectives. • Identifies and secures resources, aligns team member skills with project demands, and leads cross-functional teams using project management best practices. • Manages project performance (on time, on budget, within scope, and with quality) for initiatives of medium to large size or complexity. • Defines and tracks KPIs to measure integration success, risk reduction, and value realization from cybersecurity investments. • Facilitates collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups using appropriate tools and communication strategies. • Continuously assesses and improves project delivery frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
Level of Responsibility • Requires advanced verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership. • Exercises strategic planning and prioritization to manage multiple workstreams and dependencies. • Applies strong analytical thinking to solve complex problems and able to interpret data to guide decisions. • Demonstrates creativity and initiative in drafting original project documentation, executive updates, and integration strategies within established guidelines.
Comments for Suppliers: • How many rounds of interviews should be expected? 2 or 3. • Work Location: (Pick One) -100% Onsite -Hybrid (working from home and in office) -100% Remote (anywhere in the U.S.) • Shift: Hour/Days of Work 9-5.30. Needs to be flexible for EU and Asia hours. Comments for Suppliers: Experience with managing cybersecurity projects through mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is a plus.