Technical Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Role Description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join CSA’s Advanced Projects team—a global group of cybersecurity experts, data scientists, and software engineers. This is a mid-senior level position requiring project and product management expertise in data engineering, data science, advanced analytics, research & development, or innovation—ideally within one or more cybersecurity domains such as:

• Network, endpoint, or cloud security
• Cryptography
• Malware analysis
• Vulnerability assessment
• Privileged access management
• Anomaly/intrusion detection
• Incident response
• Offensive security
  
  

As a Technical Project Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-value analytics products by managing the team’s product backlog and driving Agile delivery. You'll collaborate across stakeholders to identify and deliver creative, data-driven cybersecurity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Product Management

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects using Agile methodology.
• Define project scope, objectives, requirements, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions, escalating when necessary.
• Align product backlog with client needs, business goals, and resource availability.
• Communicate backlog priorities and ensure a shared understanding across teams.
• Drive delivery of production-ready technology products through Agile practices.
  
  

Client Engagement

• Build and manage strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Gather, refine, and prioritize requirements in collaboration with clients.
• Act as the voice of the client within Agile Scrum teams to ensure expectations are met.
• Identify opportunities to deliver innovative, value-driven cybersecurity products.
  
  

Agile Scrum Collaboration

• Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Translate client needs into actionable user stories and product requirements.
• Ensure alignment between development teams and product vision.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver quality solutions on time.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

Project Management

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in an Agile environment.
• Strong backlog ownership and prioritization skills.
• Deep understanding of productionizing technology products.
  
  

Client Engagement

• Ability to understand and align with client needs and strategic goals.
• Effective communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
  
  

Agile & Product Development

• In-depth knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and product lifecycle management.
• Experience translating complex requirements into tangible deliverables.
  
  

Cybersecurity Sciences & Technical Expertise

• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and domains.
• Background in software engineering or relevant technical experience.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats, frameworks, and regulatory landscapes.
• Awareness of AI/ML applications in cybersecurity (desirable).
  
  

Preferred Knowledge Areas

• Cybersecurity threat and risk management
• International regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, GDPR)
• AI/ML in security analytics
  
  

Skills

Technical project manager, Cyber security, AI