Senior Technical Project Manager Location: Remote Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Employment Type: Full-Time What you can expect as the Senior Technical Project Manager at Fortress… As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will lead complex cybersecurity delivery engagements from initiation through execution, partnering with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes aligned with Fortress strategic objectives. This role combines technical project leadership, cybersecurity delivery coordination, and consultative client engagement. You will oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, stakeholder communication, and delivery execution while helping clients align operational processes and governance workflows to Fortress capabilities. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating at the intersection of cybersecurity delivery, technical problem-solving, and client advisory services. This role will heavily support cybersecurity initiatives related to Cyber GRC and Vulnerability Management, helping clients improve governance processes, remediation coordination, operational visibility, and cybersecurity program maturity. Beyond traditional project coordination, you will be expected to actively contribute to solving technical and operational delivery challenges, guide clients through process alignment and implementation discussions, and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Responsibilities include: - Lead and manage complex cybersecurity delivery engagements from initiation through completion.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, technical delivery objectives, and Fortress strategic goals.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including task breakdowns, milestones, timelines, dependencies, and resource allocations.
- Lead Cyber GRC and cybersecurity program delivery initiatives, partnering with clients to improve governance processes, operational workflows, and remediation coordination efforts.
- Lead vulnerability management engagements, coordinating remediation efforts, stakeholder communication, reporting, and delivery execution.
- Partner directly with clients to document operational processes, identify gaps, and align Fortress solutions with customer business and cybersecurity objectives.
- Build strong client relationships by representing Fortress in a consultative, solutions-oriented manner throughout project execution and delivery engagements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for project communication, stakeholder alignment, escalations, and issue resolution.
- Proactively identify and manage project risks, scope changes, dependencies, and delivery obstacles to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Serve as an SME for Fortress products, capabilities, and cybersecurity delivery best practices.
- Act as an escalation point for complex project and technical delivery challenges, contributing directly to problem-solving and resolution efforts when needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery outcomes through process improvements, workflow optimization, stakeholder alignment, and solution recommendations.
- Use AI-enabled tools and workflows throughout the project lifecycle to improve communication, planning, reporting, coordination, documentation, tracking, and delivery efficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams, customer stakeholders, and leadership to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - 5–8 years of experience in technical project management, cybersecurity delivery, or technical implementation roles, with a proven track record of leading complex projects from planning through execution.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity, Cyber GRC, or vulnerability management programs within enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity delivery concepts, governance workflows, and client-facing implementation practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and hands-on experience with agile project management tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively and analytically, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving delivery challenges.
- Ability to engage directly with technical and operational challenges beyond traditional project coordination responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate client discussions regarding operational processes, governance workflows, implementation alignment, and delivery optimization.
- Ability to independently leverage AI tools and refine AI-driven workflows to improve project delivery efficiency, communication, documentation, coordination, and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams and customer environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- This role may require occasional travel (typically 10–25% of time) based on client and business needs.
Preferred Skills: - Previous experience in a software development role or environment a plus.
- Experience leading or supporting cybersecurity or GRC implementations, including change management and client-facing delivery.
- Experience working in client-facing environments with a consultative approach to problem-solving and solution delivery.
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Project+, Certified Scrum Master).
Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
Employee Benefits: - Competitive pay structure
- Medical, dental, vision plans with employees covered up to 90% with highly progressive options for dependents and families
- Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
Employment Perks: - We provide each employee with professional growth opportunities through succession planning, up-skilling, and certifications
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Employee Referral Programs
- Company Sponsored Events
Fortress is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Fortress Information Security takes part in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will have to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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