Join our Business Technology Team as aSenior Project ManagerIsn't it time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do, every day. We pride ourselves on being mission-focused on helping to grow a brand built on accuracy and integrity. We care deeply about our products and our customers. We're more than just a company: We help millions of consumers make more-informed decisions every day. We know that our teammates are our most valuable asset, and we value a balanced life while tackling challenging projects in a fast-paced environment.We're seeking aSenior Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of various cyber security strategies and initiatives across the organization. This role involves defining project objectives, developing detailed project plans, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. You'll collaborate closely with our Security team, technology organizations, and business leaders to enhance our security posture through the effective implementation and communication of security controls, technologies, and best practices.At CARFAX, we believe in the power of teamwork and value in-person interactions so that we can collaborate and thrive together. This position will require 3 days in the office per week subject to change with future business needs.What you will be doing:

Be responsible for all aspects of project management and agile development team ceremonies
Develop and refine project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, risks, and contingency plans
Lead and manage multiple cyber security projects from initiation through completion
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, compliance, and business, to ensure project goals are met
Manage dependencies across teams and collaborate with other project managers and team leaders to ensure overall project is completed within plan parameters
Ensure a common understanding across stakeholders and team members by setting and managing expectations
Gather, articulate, and represent project requirements for our agile software development teams
Anticipate and measure project performance and progress using various quantitative tools and techniques to identify and quantify any variances, perform corrective actions, and communicate to stakeholders
Proactively identify and plan for risks as well as implement approved actions and workarounds to mitigate risk events
Lead cross-functional assessments for projects in the Concept phase and drive the conversion of conceptual ideas into actionable and clearly understood project deliverables and timelines
Generate key project deliverables and facilitate their review
Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, sometimes with C level executives to ensure communication is clear and teams are aligned

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant work experience focusing on project management
3-5 years of experience specifically in cyber security project management is desired
Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex cyber security projects
Ability to stay up to date with emerging cyber security trends and threats
Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI-DSS)
Familiarity with various security technologies and their implications (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption)
Understanding of risk management and mitigation strategies in a cyber security context
Experience managing remote project teams of 10 or more, or complex multi-disciplinary projects that involve multiple project teams
Demonstrated ability to execute tasks that are sometimes vaguely defined using prior experience, analytical skills, and available research
Thorough experience delivering projects using an agile methodology
Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication skills across multiple job levels, with an aptitude for communicating with C-level executives
Ability to mentor junior project managers in the use of proven project management tools and practices
Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time (when allowed based on current restrictions)

Desired Qualifications:

Certification in Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) a plus
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification such as the Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification through the Scrum Alliance
Experience with the Atlassian Suite - Confluence/Jira

What's in it for you:

Competitive compensation, benefits and generous time-off policies
4-Day summer work weeks and a winter holiday break
401(k) / DCPP matching
Annual bonus program
Casual, dog-friendly, and innovative office spaces
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit our website:https://jobs.jobvite.com/carfax/p/benefits

Don't just take our word for it:

10X Virginia Business Best Places to Work
10X Washington Post Top Workplace
9X Washingtonian Great Places to Work
3X St. Louis Post-Dispatch Best Places to Work