Cybersecurity Project Manager

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager with experience managing Cyber Security Projects for a hybrid position in Albany, NY. Travel may be needed within Albany to other locations. Local candidates only. The right candidate will support a statewide Cyber Risk Remediation Program, providing leadership, coordination, and oversight across multiple complex technology and cybersecurity initiatives. The ideal consultant brings extensive experience managing cross-functional project teams, communicating with senior leadership, and delivering large-scale technology solutions within structured PMO environments. This role requires exceptional communication, organization, risk management, and stakeholder-engagement capabilities, as well as the ability to support cybersecurity-focused project workstreams.

WHO WE ARE

UNIVERSAL Technologies is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) specializing in IT consulting and professional services. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner to government agencies and private-sector organizations, providing high-quality technology expertise and consulting solutions. Our team delivers excellence across project management, cybersecurity, software development, infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise systems initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive hourly rates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit
• Supportive recruiting and onboarding experience
• Opportunities to work on impactful government and enterprise technology projects

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Note: Candidates without all mandatory qualifications will not be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• 8 years of experience as a Project Manager supporting complex technology initiatives
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple technology projects requiring coordination across IT groups, vendors, and business units
• Experience functioning as a lead program/project manager with mastery in managing large, complex IT projects, including analysis, design, development, procurement, and integration of technical solutions
• Prior experience supporting or leading cybersecurity-related initiatives
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence change, manage stakeholder relationships, and maintain responsiveness across diverse project environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially when conveying complex technical concepts to executive-level stakeholders
• Experience creating and managing project scopes, schedules, risks, and standard PM artifacts
• Strong leadership with the ability to delegate work, resolve conflict, coach team members, and evaluate performance
• Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and document personal and team work
• Experience with structured change management processes
• Proficiency using MS Project and collaboration tools (Teams, WebEx, email, remote meeting tools, etc.)
• Experience acting as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including government or agency partners
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred but not required
• Ability to manage multiple (3 ) projects simultaneously and support multimillion-dollar program initiatives

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The consultant will support the ITS Cyber Risk Remediation Program, providing project management services across cybersecurity and technology projects. Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to an ITS Chief Information Office program manager
• Communicating project vision and updates to project teams, sponsors, and executive managers via reports, presentations, and collaboration tools
• Leading multiple project teams and ensuring alignment with scope, goals, and deliverables
• Creating project scopes and maintaining project schedules using MS Project
• Identifying, documenting, and mitigating project risks
• Developing and maintaining all standard PM artifacts in accordance with ITS guidelines
• Applying structured problem-solving and change-management processes
• Facilitating project meetings, Scrums, knowledge-transfer sessions, and executive status meetings (remote and in-person)
• Supporting procurement and deliverable-management tasks
• Collaborating with program managers and project managers across the broader ITS Cyber Risk Remediation Program and NYSOC-related initiatives
• Adapting to changing priorities and ensuring alignment and communication across all stakeholders

Additional Initial Responsibilities (MFA Grant Project)

• Serve as the primary ITS contact for eligible local government entities
• Coordinate and track intergovernmental agreement signatures
• Monitor and track hardware authentication token distribution, inventory, and reporting
• Provide progress updates and quarterly inventory status reports
• Support additional efforts within the ITS Chief Information Security Office as needed

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Can you work 2-3 days/week in Albany, NY?
• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Sciences, Engineering, or related technical discipline?
• 8 years of experience as a Project Manager?
• Experience functioning as a lead program/project manager?
• Prior experience supporting or leading cybersecurity-related initiatives?
• Proficiency using MS Project?
• PMP or similar project management certification?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12207

Salary : $70