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Project Manager Cybersecurity

onetowin, Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States


We are looking for an experienced ISO/IEC 27001 Project Manager to lead and coordinate the implementation, certification, and ongoing improvement of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).

In this role, you will drive the ISO 27001 program end-to-end: from gap analysis and roadmap definition to certification support and continuous compliance. You will work closely with IT, security, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure information security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and embedded across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
ISO 27001 Program Management

Lead the implementation and maintenance of an ISO/IEC 27001-compliant ISMS

Plan, execute, and monitor the ISO 27001 program, including scope definition, milestones, timelines, and dependencies

Coordinate certification and surveillance audits with external auditors

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Conduct or coordinate gap analyses, risk assessments, and maturity assessments

Ensure alignment with related frameworks and regulations (e.g. NIS2, DORA, GDPR, internal security policies)

Maintain core ISMS documentation (policies, procedures, risk register, Statement of Applicability, improvement plans)

Stakeholder & Change Management

Act as the central point of contact for ISO 27001 across IT, business, and audit stakeholders

Support control owners in implementing and evidencing security controls

Drive awareness and adoption of information security practices across teams

Continuous Improvement

Monitor ISMS performance and define improvement initiatives

Track non-conformities, corrective actions, and management actions

Prepare management reporting and support management reviews

Required Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager in information security, risk, or compliance

Hands‑on experience with ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and/or certification

Strong knowledge of ISMS concepts: risk management, Annex A controls, SoA, internal audits

Experience working with auditors, regulators, or internal assurance teams

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross‑functional initiatives

Skills & Competencies

Excellent project management skills (planning, coordination, follow‑up)

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification

Experience with related standards or frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 27701, COBIT, ITIL)

Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIS2, DORA)

Experience in large or financial institutions

Structured, detail‑oriented, and documentation‑focused

Able to balance pragmatism with compliance requirements

Comfortable working in complex, regulated environments

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