Project Manager

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Project Manager leading client penetration testing engagements across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud for Packetlabs. Owning delivery, client communication, scope management, and PMO improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Own a portfolio of concurrent penetration testing engagements for small to medium-sized businesses across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud
  • Lead internal pre-engagement discussions and ensure projects are realistic and well-defined before kickoff
  • Build detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations
  • Manage scope changes, schedule adjustments, and budget impacts with documentation and client communication
  • Identify and mitigate project risks before they affect delivery
  • Coordinate deliverables across delivery, operations, and marketing teams
  • Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the engagement lifecycle
  • Run client kickoffs, status updates, and delivery debriefs
  • Set clear expectations, provide proactive updates, and navigate high-stakes security conversations
  • Handle difficult conversations professionally and escalate issues appropriately
  • Contribute to PMO processes, templates, and tooling improvements
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and tracking
  • Identify engagement patterns that could improve scoping, delivery, or communication
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of project management experience in an IT services, consulting, or professional services environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements independently
  • Strong client-facing skills, including scoping calls, scope-change conversations, and CIO debriefs
  • Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget across project lifecycles
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Clear written and verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong organizational discipline and early issue escalation
  • Self-sufficient and dependable in a remote environment
  • Customer-first mentality and strong follow-through
  • Ability to handle difficult conversations, scope changes, timeline pressure, scheduling conflicts, and escalations
  • Valued but not required: Experience in cybersecurity, penetration testing, or infosec consulting
  • Valued but not required: PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum certification
  • Valued but not required: Bachelor's degree in business, IT, communications, or related field
  • Valued but not required: Familiarity with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST, or ISO 27001
  • Valued but not required: Experience with Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar tools
  • Valued but not required: Background working with technical consultants or engineering teams
  • Ability to manage penetration testing engagements across web, mobile, infrastructure, and cloud
  • Ongoing development of cybersecurity literacy and understanding of penetration testing deliverables

Benefits:

  • Immediate and continual offensive security training
  • Wealthsimple GRSP with corporate matching
  • Participation in corporate benefit plans
  • Amazing team and working environment
  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunity
  • Fully remote within Canada