Assistant Project Manager for IT Security  

Key Information:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for (i) the success of the series of subprojects for IT Security within the client, and must therefore ensure that appropriate timing, resources and sequencing of work efforts are applied to create the project deliverables within a agreed time frame and budget; and (ii) ensuring that client's IT Project Management Framework, tailoring agreement, project standards, procedures and policies are followed. As the Assistant Project Manager, the incumbent assists the Project Manager in supervision and technical direction, and assigns and monitors work of analysts and other team members.

Scope of Work:

• The specific responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager include assisting the IT Security Project Manager in:
• Deploying client's Project Management Framework, tailoring agreement, project management standards and procedures within the project and associated subprojects;
• Monitoring work for compliance to the above.
• Managing the day to day project activities and allocating and coordinating appropriate resources to the project, including reassigning of tasks if needed;
• Anticipating, escalating, or providing recommendations on mitigating project related issues to the Project Manager; resolving minor project issues under the guidance of the Project Manager;
• Assisting the Project Manager in preparing presentation materials and minutes for the IT Committee, Project Steering Committee, and other relevant stakeholder meetings;
• Assigning, following up, and monitoring work of analysts and other team members within the agreed timelines;
• Keeping abreast of technological developments and global trends and translates them into technical guidance or advice to the IT Security Project Manager and other stakeholders;
• Coordinating change management and risk management issues and building effective work relationships among key project stakeholders;
• Monitoring and evaluating project progress and providing accurate and timely reports;
• Facilitating smooth turnover/rollout of projects;
• Other duties expected of an Assistant Project Manager.

Reporting Arrangement:

The resource will report to the IT Officer (Information Security) for activities and requirements related to the delivery of the IT Security project and subprojects.

Key Activities/Deliverables:

• Develop Project charter documents, work plans, project management plan, risk management plans, quality management plans, communication plans, training plans, and other required project artifacts for assigned projects.
• Control of requirements creep (scope creep) attributable to missed requirements and leakage of “unofficial” requirements into assigned projects.
• Clearly identify project scope changes and develop the impact assessment of each project change to determine a course of action.
• Manage client expectations and client satisfaction by satisfying requirements, manage project development schedules, resource constraints, and quality goals.
• Manage and update the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and reporting status to key stakeholders.
• Determine key issues related to the mitigation, management, or avoidance of identified project risks
• Manage project communications in accordance with the Project Communication Plan.

Engagement Period

• The selected Assistant Project Manager will be engaged for a period of two (2) years.
• With HMO Benefits and lower Witholding Tax rate upon joining.

The person is expected to have the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• At least three (3) years in project management experience handling IT security-related projects on security governance (such as ISO 27001 implementation, security awareness program improvement, or security controls improvement)
• Demonstrate skills in project estimating, planning, designing, and scheduling personnel.
• Must have skills in effectively addressing project-related issues to ensure smooth day-to-day flow of project activities.
• Must have the ability to manage competing priorities on an ongoing basis by negotiating priorities and resolving conflicts.
• Must have experience using Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Project, Sharepoint) for professional documentation.
• Must be conversant with or can quickly learn client’s Project Management Framework.
• Must be flexible, assertive, approachable and must possess foresight.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations, to delegate tasks and to bring together the ideas of team members.
• Must have excellent oral & written communication and presentation skills in English.
• Preferably show experience working on identity management or data masking projects
• Preferably show experience working with large information-based organizations and working with senior stakeholders in a multicultural context.
• Preferably CISM or CRISC certified.
• Preferably PMP, Prince2, MSP, AgilePM, PMI-ACP, PSM/CSM, or ITIL certified.