Senior Project Manager Job at Robert Half (Madison, NJ)

Senior Project Manager

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Madison, NJ

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Description:

A leading global organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to support the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in driving strategic cybersecurity and risk-management initiatives across the enterprise. This role will lead complex, cross-functional programs aligned to regulatory compliance, security modernization, risk remediation, data protection, and IT governance. You will partner closely with Cybersecurity Leadership, Infrastructure, Applications, Legal/Compliance, and external vendors to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with global security standards. This is a high-visibility role requiring exceptional communication, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, regulated environment.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise cybersecurity initiatives for the Office of the CISO
drive project governance, scope definition, schedules, risk management, and stakeholder communication
manage multiple parallel projects including security tool deployments, regulatory compliance initiatives, and remediation programs
oversee vendor and third-party contributions
ensure SLAs and deliverables are met
support initiatives across IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, data protection, and incident response
track remediation efforts for audits, penetration tests, and regulatory findings (e.g., FDA, SOX, GDPR)
develop dashboards and executive reports for leadership
coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with security standards and risk priorities
ensure projects comply with regulations relevant to pharmaceutical/medical device environments
partner with Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit on key security and risk obligations
assist in maturing governance frameworks, policies, and documentation
serve as the project liaison to IT leadership, business units, and external partners
deliver clear, concise executive communications, including updates to steering committees
proactively manage expectations, timelines, risks, and impacts

Requirements:

8–12+ years of project/program management experience
at least 5 years supporting Information Security or GRC initiatives
experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other highly regulated industries strongly preferred
strong understanding of cybersecurity domains: IAM, SIEM, cloud security, vulnerability management, data governance, incident response
proven success managing multi-workstream programs with cross-functional technical teams
exceptional communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder-management skills
PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications a plus

Nice to have:

Experience working directly in a CISO organization or IT Risk/Compliance function
knowledge of FDA regulations, SOX, GDPR, and related compliance frameworks
familiarity with common security technologies (e.g., CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Okta, Microsoft Defender, Splunk)
ability to present confidently to senior leadership and external auditors

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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Senior Project Manager

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Madison, NJ

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 02, 2026

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