Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Leader to lead strategic initiatives supporting the OPS Enterprise Network Security Program . This role is responsible for providing senior-level leadership, governance, and delivery oversight for large-scale, high-risk enterprise cybersecurity and network security transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead multiple concurrent cybersecurity programs, including Secure Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Prisma Access, Web Application Firewall (WAF), firewall modernization, cloud security integration, and enterprise security control enhancements .

This position requires strong expertise in enterprise security architectures, cybersecurity governance, project delivery methodologies, stakeholder management, and leading complex technology transformation programs across large organizations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Cybersecurity & Network Security Leadership

Provide senior leadership and strategic direction for enterprise cybersecurity and network-security initiatives.

Lead governance and delivery of multiple security transformation programs aligned with organizational objectives.

Drive adoption of:

Zero Trust Architecture

Contemporary network security frameworks

Cloud security practices

Establish strong relationships with:

Executive sponsors

Business stakeholders

Cybersecurity teams

Infrastructure teams

Lead steering committees, governance forums, and stakeholder meetings.

Program status

Risks and issues

Budget

Milestones

Delivery outcomes

Promote continuous improvement in security posture, operational processes, and service delivery.

2. Cybersecurity Program Delivery & Implementation

Secure Service Edge (SSE) implementations

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Web Application Firewall (WAF) implementations

Next Generation Firewall modernization

Secure remote-access modernization

Cloud security integration programs

Translate business and technical requirements into detailed project plans and delivery roadmaps.

Manage:

Resource planning

Risks and issues

Change management activities

Security engineering teams

Network teams

Operations teams

Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and security risks.

Documentation

Knowledge transfer

Operational readiness

Support processesMonitoring requirements

Drive optimization and continuous improvement opportunities.

3. Project Management & Stakeholder Communication

Manage complex technology projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Develop and maintain:

Project plans

Status reports

Risk registers

Issue logs

Dependency trackers

Governance documentation

Facilitate:

Workshops

Planning sessions

Requirements gathering meetings

Risk reviews

Decision-making forums

Communicate complex cybersecurity and technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.

Manage competing priorities across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Lead conflict resolution and decision-making processes.

Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports.

Ensure compliance with project governance standards and quality controls.

Job Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Leader to lead strategic initiatives supporting the OPS Enterprise Network Security Program .



This role is responsible for providing senior-level leadership, governance, and delivery oversight for large-scale, high-risk enterprise cybersecurity and network security transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead multiple concurrent cybersecurity programs, including Secure Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Prisma Access, Web Application Firewall (WAF), firewall modernization, cloud security integration, and enterprise security control enhancements .

This position requires strong expertise in enterprise security architectures, cybersecurity governance, project delivery methodologies, stakeholder management, and leading complex technology transformation programs across large organizations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Enterprise Cybersecurity & Network Security Leadership

Provide senior leadership and strategic direction for enterprise cybersecurity and network-security initiatives.

Lead governance and delivery of multiple security transformation programs aligned with organizational objectives.

Drive adoption of:

Zero Trust Architecture

Security-by-Design principles

Modern network security frameworks

Cloud security practices

Establish strong relationships with:

Executive sponsors

Business stakeholders

Cybersecurity teams

Enterprise architects

Infrastructure teams

External vendors

Lead steering committees, governance forums, and stakeholder meetings.

Provide executive reporting on:

Program status

Risks and issues

Dependencies

Budget

Milestones

Delivery outcomes

Promote continuous improvement in security posture, operational processes, and service delivery.

2. Cybersecurity Program Delivery & Implementation

Secure Service Edge (SSE) implementations

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Prisma Access deployments

Web Application Firewall (WAF) implementations

Next Generation Firewall modernization

Network segmentation initiatives

Enterprise security-control enhancements

Secure remote-access modernization

Cloud security integration programs

Translate business and technical requirements into detailed project plans and delivery roadmaps.

Manage:

Project schedules

Resource planning

Risks and issues

Dependencies

Change management activitiesVendor coordination

Coordinate delivery across:

Security engineering teams

Network teams

Cloud teams

Architecture groups

Operations teams

External vendors

Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and security risks.Ensure successful transition into production environments, including:

Documentation

Knowledge transfer

Operational readiness

Support processes

Monitoring requirements

Drive optimization and continuous improvement opportunities.

3. Project Management & Stakeholder Communication

Manage complex technology projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Develop and maintain:

Project plans

Status reports

Risk registers

Issue logs

Dependency trackers

Governance documentation

Facilitate:

Workshops





Planning sessions

Requirements gathering meetings

Risk reviews

Decision-making forums

Communicate complex cybersecurity and technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.

Manage competing priorities across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Lead conflict resolution and decision-making processes.

Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports.

Ensure compliance with project governance standards and quality controls.

Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Enterprise IT & Cybersecurity Leadership

10+ years of experience in senior project/program management roles.

Proven experience leading enterprise-scale IT modernization and cybersecurity programs.

Strong understanding of:

Cybersecurity principles

Security governance

Risk management

Cloud security

Network security

Zero Trust architectures

Security-by-Design practices

Experience working with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.

Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Network Security & Technology Delivery Experience
Strong experience delivering enterprise security initiatives involving:

Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Prisma Access

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Firewall migration and modernization

Network security controls

Cloud security integration

Secure remote access solutions

Enterprise infrastructure security

Candidate should have:

Strong understanding of modern network-security architectures.

Experience managing complex technical dependencies.

Experience coordinating cybersecurity implementation teams.

Experience managing security vendors and third-party partners.

Ability to translate technical requirements into project execution plans.

Project Management Skills
Required experience with:

Large-scale technology project delivery

PMBOK project management methodologies

Agile and Waterfall delivery models

Scope management

Schedule management

Budget tracking

Risk and issue management

Change management

Executive reporting

Vendor management

Cross-functional team leadership

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are required.

Public Sector Experience (Nice to Have)

Previous experience working within government or regulated environments.

Experience with Ontario Public Sector (OPS) initiatives preferred.

Familiarity with:

FIPPA

PHIPA

Government security standards

Audit and compliance requirements

Data retention and reporting controls

Must-Have Skills

10+ years of project/program management experience

Enterprise cybersecurity program delivery experience

Strong knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and security principles

Experience with network security transformation initiatives

Experience managing cloud and infrastructure security projects

Strong governance, risk management, and executive reporting skills

Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and vendors

Ability to manage complex, high-risk enterprise initiatives

Nice-to-Have Skills

Ontario Public Sector (OPS) experience

Government or regulated industry experience

Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, PMP, etc.)

Experience with enterprise security transformation programs

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