What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cybersecurity Project Manager (Remote) position at SouthState Bank, N.A.?
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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES
The Cyber & Information Security Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional cybersecurity risk initiatives that support the bank's security strategy, maturity goals, and regulatory obligations. This role will partner across Cybersecurity, IT, business lines, third-party vendors, and Enterprise Risk functions to ensure disciplined project execution, clear communication, and successful delivery of security initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity and technology risk projects aligned to enterprise priorities.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
Ensure project execution follows enterprise lifecycle, cyber governance, and regulatory requirements (OCC, GLBA, NIST).
Facilitate crossfunctional working groups to remove barriers, mitigate risk, and ensure accountability.
Manage communication between Cybersecurity, IT, business lines, and governance committees.
Develop project plans, schedules, RACI matrices, risk/issue logs, and status reporting.
Prepare updates for cybersecurity steering committees, senior leaders, and audit/regulators when needed.
Support changemanagement and adoption planning for cybersecurity initiatives.
Ensure project documentation supports internal audit and regulatory exam expectations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
Strong project management discipline and ability to lead complex initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executives, business, and technical staff.
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills; ability to influence without direct authority.
Strong attention to detail, governance rigor, and organizational discipline.
Technical awareness of cybersecurity concepts, tools, and frameworks (NIST, PCI, cloud, IAM, vulnerability management).
Ability to multitask, manage competing priorities, and drive resolution in complex environments.
Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and project reporting tools.
Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in related field
Experience:
5 years project management with 3 years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk preferred.
Experience leading crossfunctional programs with IT and business stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience creating project plans, schedules, and governance documentation.
Experience in regulated environments (banking/financial preferred).
Certifications:
PMP, CSM, CAPM, CISSPAssociate, or equivalent preferred
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES
New employee orientation.
Required annual compliance training.
Professional development specific to job functions and subject matters supported based on approved training budget.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer and can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk. Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered. This position may require periodic travel, including overnight trips, for meetings and/or training.
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