Cybersecurity Compliance Project Manager

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cybersecurity Compliance Project Manager based in the United States.** This role offers the opportunity to strengthen cybersecurity compliance practices supporting critical infrastructure and essential technology operations. You will lead initiatives that connect cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, and business processes into practical compliance solutions. The position combines strategic program management with hands-on execution across legal, technical, and operational teams. You will help improve security resilience by managing audits, regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role provides exposure to advanced cybersecurity practices, digital transformation efforts, and emerging technologies. You will contribute to building efficient, scalable compliance operations within a collaborative and globally connected environment. ### Accountabilities: The Cybersecurity Compliance Project Manager will oversee cybersecurity compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, industry standards, and internal governance requirements. This role requires strong coordination skills, technical understanding, and the ability to translate complex cybersecurity requirements into actionable business processes. - Lead and maintain cybersecurity compliance programs, including oversight of regulatory obligations and alignment with national security requirements. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external monitoring organizations, and business partners to support reporting, governance, and compliance expectations. - Translate cybersecurity regulations and control frameworks into practical processes, including NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171/172, CMMC 2.0, DFARS, FAR-based requirements, and sector-specific standards. - Support audit readiness activities, assessments, evidence management, and compliance reporting processes. - Partner with legal, technical, and business teams to strengthen cybersecurity posture and proactively manage compliance risks. - Drive continuous improvement of compliance workflows, tools, and reporting capabilities through automation, digital solutions, and data-driven approaches. - Improve governance processes through platforms and tools such as GRC solutions, workflow automation, reporting systems, and collaboration technologies. - Support cybersecurity framework assessments, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISMS, and application-level reviews. - Ensure adherence to applicable internal policies, external regulations, and cybersecurity procedures. - Contribute to the development of efficient, scalable compliance practices that enhance operational resilience. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate brings a strong background in cybersecurity compliance, regulatory programs, and technology governance, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business functions in a complex environment. - 5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity compliance, public policy, legal/regulatory, or related roles. - Strong knowledge of U.S. and North American cybersecurity regulations and frameworks, including CFIUS obligations, NIST standards, CMMC 2.0, DFARS, FAR-based requirements, and NERC CIP. - Understanding of global cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, and related control mapping approaches. - Experience managing compliance programs, audits, assessments, governance processes, or risk management initiatives. - Familiarity with GRC, IRM, workflow, reporting, or collaboration tools; experience with automation, AI-enabled analysis, or digital transformation initiatives is a plus. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a changing environment. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain cybersecurity concepts and re…