Project Manager- CyberArk Secrets Manager (Contract)

At KeyData Cyber, we’re shaping the future of identity security. Recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole as a leading IAM professional services firm, we specialize exclusively in designing, deploying, and managing end-to-end Identity and Access Management programs for organizations across North America. With 20 years of experience, 50M+ identities managed, and 1,000+ successful deployments, our team is our strongest asset.

Proud to be recognized as a Culture 100 Award winner, KeyData Cyber is committed to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, creating opportunities for our people to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Join an award-winning team where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a difference.

As a Project Manager-CyberArk Secrets Manager, you will be part of our Delivery Services Team, leading the delivery of an enterprise CyberArk Secrets Manager implementation. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the deployment of Secrets Manager and its integration into the client's existing CyberArk PAM/Vault environment, as well as onboarding applications across OpenShift/Kubernetes and GitLab CI/CD platforms. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and client stakeholders to keep the project on schedule, on scope, and aligned with security and operational requirements.

Location: USA, Remote

Employment Type: Contract, Immediate Start through March 2027

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the CyberArk Secrets Manager deployment and integration with the existing PAM/Vault environment, without redesigning the current vault architecture.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and status reports.
• Coordinate application onboarding across OpenShift/Kubernetes workloads and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, tracking progress against onboarding targets.
• Manage dependencies across infrastructure, networking, security, DevOps, and application teams, including DNS, firewall, load balancer, certificate, and service account requests.
• Track delivery of key technical workstreams, including HA/DR configuration, TLS/certificate implementation, audit logging, monitoring, and backup/recovery.
• Drive operational readiness activities, including testing, change management, documentation, runbooks, and handover to support teams.
• Facilitate technical discussions between architects, engineers, and client stakeholders, and escalate and resolve blockers quickly.
• Manage scope, change requests, resourcing, and budget, and communicate project health to client leadership.
• Run project governance, including kickoffs, steering committee meetings, sprint or phase reviews, and lessons learned.

Who We're Looking For

• 7+ years of project management experience, including delivering cybersecurity, identity, or infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience 
• Experience managing CyberArk PAM, secrets management, or other Privileged Access Management implementations.
• Working knowledge of secrets management concepts, including RBAC, policies, credential rotation, Safes, CPM, and secret retrieval workflows.
• Familiarity with OpenShift/Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, and DevSecOps delivery practices.
• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure, including networking, DNS, firewalls, load balancers, Linux environments, HA/DR, and enterprise authentication.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical teams and multiple workstreams at once.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Strong risk, dependency, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a client-facing consulting environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe certification.
• CyberArk certifications or training, such as Secrets Manager or PAM courses.
• Experience managing application onboarding programs or platform rollouts.
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks and audit requirements.
• Experience with project tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
• Previous consulting or professional services experience.#LI-RJ1

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At KeyData Cyber, we put people first, valuing learning, growth, and work-life balance. We offer extensive opportunities to advance your career through leading digital identity projects across North America. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for everyone.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition , and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. 

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification

We may use information provided during the application process to help prevent fraud and verify identity. These checks may be conducted automatically through trusted third-party service providers as part of our standard application screening process.

Apply now to join the  KeyData Cyber team and be part of our mission to secure the future of digital identity across North America.