[Hiring] Principal IT Security Project Manager @Bullhorn

Role Description

A Principal IT Security Project Manager leads complex, enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives and manages strategic security programs from planning to completion. As a SaaS provider, Bullhorn’s security posture is critical to our customers' continued success. This role will be part of the Information Security vertical, reporting directly to the CISO.

A Typical Day Will Include...

• Program Leadership: Direct large-scale cross-functional security projects, such as large scale software hardening, identity management rollouts, cloud security implementations, or zero-trust implementations.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks, track vulnerabilities, and build mitigation plans to protect business assets.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project progress, budgets, and security metrics clearly to executive leadership and technical teams. Ability to present progress in both concise headlines and detailed technical detail.
• Resource Allocation: Manage solution planning calls, team workloads, and identifying budget issues/needs.
• Compliance Alignment: Ensure all project milestones meet regulatory standards where applicable (SOC 2, ISO 27001).

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 5 years focused specifically on cybersecurity or information security.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business, or a related field.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) and a security credential like CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of network security, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and security frameworks.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for translating technical security risks into business language.
• Work Style: Comfortable being self-motivated and working independently. Ability to work seamlessly with executives and engineers as needed.

Requirements

The annual base salary range for this position is $144,000 - $170,000. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual target bonus & a comprehensive benefits package.

Compensation and Transparency Statement: The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Actual pay within the range will be based on factors such as, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business or organizational needs and affordability. In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility effective DAY ONE including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match, and more.
• Unlimited Planned Paid Time Off.
• Global Mental Health Support.
• On-Demand Learning & Development.
• Quarterly paid volunteer days.
• Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day).
• Company-wide mentor program.