IT Security Project Manager Lead

Company Description

Experian is the world's leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. Also, for the last five years we've been named in the 100 "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Forbes Magazine. With a focus on our employees, we have been certified for the third time as Great Place To Work (GPTW). Experian Consumer Information Services is redefining the way our clients do business within the customer credit lifecycle. Fueled by the best data and technology we help businesses make smarter decisions, identify consumers, make decisions on loans, market to prospects and collect.

Job Description

Looking for self-motivated seasoned Information Security project manager lead with experience in managing multiple simultaneous global projects, with a strong understanding in information/Cyber Security and Technology projects. This includes defining the scope of the projects, creating and managing the project plan, identifying key stakeholders, producing proper documentation and ensuring all work is compliant with the relevant standards and projects are completed within the deadline. He/she will demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills in forming teams from local and remote sources, both within the region and in the wider global group and ensuring close communication and teamwork to contribute to project success. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform as a project manager on multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects and major strategic initiatives spanning multiple organizations, including third-party businesses. 

• Serves as a team leader in the capacity of evaluating the work of the team 

• Develops, implements and maintains project management best practices. 

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may supervise the activities of lower level personnel. 

• Works on large projects exceeding twelve months in duration or having significant budget impact on the business unit 

• Develops and composes business cases to support the acquisition of development of critical project components 

• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information on project phases, task, duration, resources, and costs. 

• Participates in developing plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and resources assignments for projects that are subject to management review and approval. 

• Act as liaison among internal and external stakeholders, business unit functional areas and project development teams to ensure effective project coordination among participating groups. Facilitates communication among project participants to expedite project processes to resolve issues and problems. Schedule and facilitate meetings on project status and issue resolution. 

• Determines specific project deliverables, defines the process for the review and approval of deliverables, and specifies quality criteria for deliverables assessment. 

• Defines project scope subject to management approval, establishes the process for altering the scope, and responds to requests for changes to the scope. 

• Builds time estimates, develops project schedule, and addresses scheduling problems as they arise. 

• Develops, maintains, publishes and distributes comprehensive project plans. 

• Identifies, mitigates and recommends alternatives on handling risks and issues that threaten the successful completion of the project within the deadline. 

• Monitors and reports project progress to objectives in timeframes, scope, quality, costs and risks. Receives information on project status, changes and issues.  Identifies potential sources for solutions, and contacts appropriate parties to initiate action. 

• Takes an outward focused stance to delivery, removing roadblocks that could distract the team. 

• Identifies areas within the business unit where process improvements may benefit project performance. 

• Prepare project status reports for upper management. 

• Collaborate with key project members to document and obtain buy-in and approvals items such as requirements, scope to meet the requirements, milestones, project health changes, issue and risks. 

• Manage project security assessment to ensure completeness and approval before project Go-Live date. 

• Develop and maintain project risk management plans. Coordinate project risk identification, quantification, response development and control. 

• Review other project management team member schedules, plans and strategies and recommend enhancement. 

Qualifications

• 10 + years of project management experience 

• 3 + years’ experience in Cyber /Information security project management 

• Excellent knowledge of project management methodology and tools including software. 

• Excellent knowledge of Cyber Security, Information Technology, Risk and compliance.  

• Excellent knowledge of computer systems and processes and PC desktop applications 

• Excellent knowledge of legislation and regulations impacting business unit industry 

• Excellent knowledge of business unit products and operations. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Excellent project management and organizational skills. 

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Excellent leadership skills. 

• Proficient in MS project, Excel, Visio, Jira etc.  

• Experience with Agile methodologies 

• Experience with information security/Technology/Infrastructure projects. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and Certified Scrum Master 

• Ability to travel 

Additional Information

This is a permanent remote home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation available.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward and recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

#LI-ML2 #LI-Remote