Cybersecurity Project Manager

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Jan 16, 2026
Genesis10 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager for a 3 month contract to hire postition with a leading banking client. This role requires on-site presence four days per week. Compensation: $65.00 - 75.00/HR W2 Job Description: The Senior Project Manager position will be responsible for the management of projects as part of a comprehensive program of IT infrastructure systems integration workstreams that are essential for the successful execution of the client's growth through acquisition strategy. The ideal candidate will have expertise in addressing audit findings, control gaps, and compliance initiatives to meet regulatory and industry standards. This role is critical in driving projects that enhance governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks within the organization. As a Senior Project Manager, you will work cross-functionally with technology teams, compliance officers, risk management stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure timely delivery of regulatory projects, effective remediation, and adherence to internal and external requirements. Key Responsibilities Project Management: Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory projects, including audit findings, and control remediation efforts. Develop project charters, plans, schedules, and budgets. Regulatory Expertise: Manage projects that address requirements under major regulatory frameworks such as the Dodd-Frank Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), or similar initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, audit, legal, and IT to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies. Develop and implement mitigation strategies and escalation plans to effectively address challenges. Governance and Reporting: Develop and deliver regular status reports, project updates, and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders. Maintain documentation for audits and reviews. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance regulatory compliance processes, automate workflows, and improve project efficiency. Team Leadership: Provide direction to project team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a result-driven culture. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in managing technical and regulatory projects, with at least 2 years focused on regulatory or compliance-related technology projects. Knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO 27001 is a plus. Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies. Expertise in project management tools such as ADO, JIRA, or Microsoft Project. Must excel at communication, details, organization, leadership, project management, and have a positive attitude who proactively takes the initiative to 'Get Stuff Done' with high quality. Effectively manage and lead the successful delivery of projects and requests from within various phases of delivery, across the entire lifecycle of delivery within the project timeline and budget. Experience managing and supporting enterprise-level cybersecurity across a regulated environment, partnering closely with IT, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders. NICE TO HAVE: Experience working at a Financial Services Company Experience working on cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: * Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20 years. * The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. * Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average) * Behavioral Health Platform * Medical, Dental, Vision * Health Savings Account * Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) * Voluntary Term Life Insurance * 401K * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) * Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #DIG10-OH