Blue Star Partners · 2 days ago
Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager (Contract to Hire)
Columbus, OH
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Entry Level
$50/hr - $55/hr
3+ years expBlue Star Partners is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager to support key cybersecurity initiatives across a dynamic and collaborative IT environment. This role will manage cross-functional cybersecurity projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring alignment of project goals with business objectives while fostering a culture of communication and secure project delivery.
ConsultingE-LearningProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead full project lifecycles using Agile, Waterfall, or Iterative methods
Create and manage project documentation including charters, status reports, deployment plans, stakeholder assessments, and technical documentation
Facilitate collaboration across cybersecurity, IT, and business functions
Coordinate with executive sponsors and business owners to ensure alignment of project goals and execution strategies
Track progress, manage risks/issues/dependencies, and provide accurate reporting to stakeholders
Support change management and adoption strategies for new cybersecurity tools or frameworks
Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and capital/O&M expenditures
Assist in vendor progress management and SOW execution where applicable
Promote project standards, best practices, and compliance with internal governance
Optional: Support policy and standards management, Archer GRC platform, and security risk/compliance assessments if experienced
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in project management within IT and/or cybersecurity environments
Experience managing large, complex projects involving internal and external stakeholders and cost structures
Strong understanding of project management methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, SDLC
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels
Experience with project cost management and capacity/resource planning
Proficient in tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, and Power BI
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent work experience
4 hours of PMM (Project Management Methodology) training prior to start and 20 hours of ongoing professional training per year
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Agile certifications such as PSM (Professional Scrum Master) or PSPO
ITIL v3 or v4 certification
Familiarity with the energy/utilities industry is a plus
Experience with Archer GRC tool or cybersecurity policy/standards management is a plus
Support policy and standards management, Archer GRC platform, and security risk/compliance assessments if experienced
Company
Blue Star Partners
Blue Star Partners is a consulting company that provides leadership development, project management and organizing for innovation.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jamal Baggett
Partner
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2025-06-30
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