Project Manager (Application Security )

Description:Business Initiative/Purpose: (Goal, Business Impact, Accomplishments from the work)• Intake management, onboarding support, coordination and consulting with development teams, maintaining scanning schedules and monitoring scan failures. Bachelor Degree: (Required, Preferred or Not Required)• Preferred. RoleResponsibilities: (what they will be doing)• Plan and manage Application Security work (DAST, SAST, API, container security) ensuring milestones and deadlines are met. • Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional meetings with security engineers, analysts, and development teams.• Capture and distribute meeting notes, action items, and decisions promptly. • Track and report project progress, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders. • Maintain project documentation, timelines, and dashboards for visibility. • Drive issue resolution and escalation for blockers impacting delivery. • Support knowledge transfer activities between outgoing consultants and incoming contractors. • Ensure alignment with organizational security goals and compliance requirements. Must Have Skills/Prior Experiences: (Vendor should not submit any candidate that does not have these skills/prior experience.)• Proven experience as a Project Manager in Application Security or Cybersecurity projects.• Strong understanding of SDLC and how security integrates into development processes. • Excellent organizational and time management skills for managing multiple concurrent projects. • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar). • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to track metrics and KPIs for AppSec initiatives (scan coverage, remediation timelines, etc.). • Experience managing remote and cross-functional teams.PlNice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences: (Hiring Manager DOES NOT require these skills/ prior experience. However, candidates with any of these will be looked at first.)• Familiarity with AppSec tools and processes (DAST, SAST, SCA, container scanning). • Understanding of risk management frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST). • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and security in DevOps environments. • Ability to create dashboards and reports for executive-level visibility. • Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or CISSP (bonus if security-related)...EEOMindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans. Apply tot his job