Description

About the Role

The TEC Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is currently seeking an experienced individual to ensure successful delivery of high-priority Cyber Security projects and programs across all Port Authority Line Departments. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the Cyber Project Manager will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Applying superior project management skills in the planning and delivery of Cyber programs

• Managing and overseeing all aspects of project/program delivery, including the development of quality Project Management Plans, analyzing project risk and complexity, project/program reporting and development of corrective plans

• Providing recognition and impetus for program performance measures including cost and schedule while managing scope and maintaining quality standards

• Planning and leading the preparation of highest quality project artifacts and other related documents including necessary support materials and presentations

• Ensuring improved level of service, quality, and increased customer satisfaction through oversight of project implementation including assurance of collaborative coordination among all stakeholders and mitigation of facility operational impacts and foster conclusive conflict resolution in all stages

• Ensuring that all project related information is current and accurate and provide high-level briefing on project/program status to senior executive management

• Leading, developing and motivating staff ensuring that the highest level of staff capabilities align with the best industry project management practices

• Representing TEC/Cybersecurity in cross-departmental teams focused on key Cyber projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Electronic Media, Communications, or other relevant subject matter

• Minimum of seven years progressively responsible senior level project and program management experience in concurrent complex technology projects, including knowledge of Operational Technology, technology integration and procurement, at time of appointment to the position

• Experienced in simultaneously managing multiple, complex enterprise level technology projects

• Knowledge of project management scheduling cost control and scope/code compliance review procedures, along with knowledge of multi-discipline technology principles

• Experience having developed program and project strategies to achieve business goals and to understand their impact on various internal and external stakeholders

• The ability to create dashboards and other instruments used to present project metrics to various stakeholders

• Experience managing and influencing diverse work groups, project teams and internal/external stakeholders and/or Regulatory Agencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel to all Port Authority facilities as needed

Desired Qualifications:

• Any experience working with cybersecurity concepts, security tools, or any other cyber project management deliverables

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or other Project Management Certification

• Demonstrated superior customer service, decision-making, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

• Experience working within a public sector technology organization

• A minimum of five years’ experience creating and managing project plans in Microsoft Project at an expert level

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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