Project Manager (Northeast)
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.
General Description:
As a GuidePoint Security Project Manager, you are managing a unique portfolio of security focused Professional Services engagements which directly contribute to our client’s goals and success. This position may also require serving as a client-side billable resource for Project Management service delivery.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Efficient and effective management of Professional Services projects through the full engagement lifecycle:
Sales handoff
Resourcing
Customer project plan development
Execution management
Project closeout activities
Ensure regular and timely communications to all key stakeholders.
Manage project issues and risks to resolution.
Maintain and foster internal and external customer relationships, ensuring objectives and statement of work deliverables are met.
Plan and manage resources ensuring all projects meet scope and budget expectations.
Maintain the OpenAir PSA application for project data.
Manage and support internal processes for revenue recognition and customer invoicing.
Create and maintain project management methodology and process documentation.
Provide Project Management services to GuidePoint customers in a professional service capacity.
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to GuidePoint Security Core Values.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
3+ years of project management experience, including 2+ years in consulting services or a similar IT project management environment.
Experience with Agile methodology and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, OpenAir, Salesforce, or similar professional services applications.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for project reporting.
Strong project management skills, including scope, scheduling, resources, budgets, timelines, and financial management.
Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously while maintaining customer satisfaction and project profitability.
Experience working with information security teams and understanding of key cybersecurity concepts and disciplines.
Understanding of professional services revenue recognition and invoicing.
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and executive audiences.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Ability to build strong customer relationships and drive successful project outcomes.
Experience with remote collaboration/teleconferencing tools and willingness to learn and use AI-enabled tools.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Experience:
Standard industry certifications.
Advanced computer skills with Mac and Google application experience.
Travel Requirements:
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work.
Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading.
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Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option