Senior Project Manager, Information Security

American Tower

Senior Project Manager leading cybersecurity initiatives at American Tower, a global digital infrastructure company. Managing security project portfolios, governance, resources, budgets, and executive reporting.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $163,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Information Security projects, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives. Proficient in project management methodologies, resource planning, and stakeholder communication within complex environments.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification8+ Years of Project Management ExperienceKnowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, PCI DSS)Experience with PMO Governance and Portfolio Management ToolsStrong Understanding of Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementResource PlanningBudget ManagementChange ManagementSoftware Development LifecycleCybersecurity StandardsPortfolio ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsEffective PrioritizationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Monday.comMicrosoft ProjectJiraServiceNowSmartsheetPower BIMicrosoft 365

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Agile Certifications

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityIT InfrastructureCybersecurityPMO GovernanceResource AllocationVendor ManagementIT OperationsComputer NetworkingPortfolio GovernanceStakeholder Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityPMPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Information Security projects throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, including developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
Monitor project scope, risks, issues, budget, and resource utilization; facilitate project governance meetings, steering committees, and status reviews.
Ensure project deliverables align with organizational security objectives and strategic priorities.
Coordinate project activities across cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, cloud, networking, and business teams.
Facilitate communication and issue resolution among project teams and executives.
Coordinate dependencies across multiple projects and programs.
Manage stakeholder expectations and alignment on project objectives and priorities.
Identify, document, and track project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies; escalate critical risks and obstacles and develop mitigation and remediation plans.
Maintain project portfolio dashboards, reporting metrics, and executive status updates for Information Security projects and IT- and Business-owned projects with Information Security interests.
Manage project intake, prioritization, scheduling, and portfolio governance processes.
Manage information security policy and standard maintenance activities.
Coordinate resource allocation across multiple Information Security and IT initiatives; monitor utilization and capacity and collaborate with managers to secure staffing and project support.
Coordinate purchase orders and vendor-related expenditures with Finance, Procurement, and IT leadership.
Track software licensing, maintenance renewals, consulting services, and project-related expenditures.
Serve as a liaison between Information Security, IT Operations, IT Application Development, Procurement, Legal, and Business Enablement teams.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Project Management, and/or related field is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Agile certifications preferred.
8+ years of project management experience supporting Information Technology and/or Information Security initiatives required.
Experience with PMO governance, portfolio management, and resource planning tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 required.
Experience managing projects with significant cross-functional collaboration from IT Infrastructure, IT Operations and Application Development teams required.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or PCI DSS required.
Familiarity with IT Infrastructure and Computer Networking concepts required.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a complex global enterprise environment required.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches required.
Experience with PMO activities related to resource and capacity management, budget management, procurement processes, and purchase order administration required.
Experience with change management and software development lifecycle requirements required.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the established timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Annual equity award
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness