EY—Senior Project Manager

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Description: At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. The opportunity The Enterprise Security Program is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, global information security initiatives across EY. This Assistant Director role is designed for a project leader who can connect strategy to execution, bring together cross-functional teams, and drive outcomes that reduce enterprise risk while supporting business value and operational resilience. The role sits within Information Security and will support the Enterprise Security Program’s Asset & Data Protection Services Team. It requires strong leadership without direct authority, clear executive communication, and the ability to coordinate across Information Security, Member Firms, Enterprise Technology, Client Technology, vendors, and other stakeholders. Your key responsibilities - Lead complex global information security programs and projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring scope, plans, milestones, risks, budgets and outcomes are actively managed. - Translate enterprise security objectives into clear execution plans that support business value, measurable benefits and risk reduction. - Coordinate cross-functional and geographically distributed teams across Information Security, Enterprise Technology, Client Technology, Member Firms, vendors and contractors. - Drive project governance, status reporting, issue escalation and decision-making with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors. - Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, dependencies and RAID items using project management platforms and tools such as MS Project, Azure DevOps or equivalent tools. - Identify risks, issues, interdependencies and resource constraints across programs, busy seasons and organizational priorities, and develop pragmatic mitigation plans. - Facilitate stakeholder alignment by integrating feedback, resolving conflicts and keeping teams focused on shared outcomes. - Support continuous improvement of security processes, governance practices and delivery methods, including lessons learned and sustainable operating models. - Mentor and coach project team members, build team engagement, and encourage accountability, collaboration and quality delivery. Skills and attributes for success - To succeed in this role, you will need to combine information security knowledge, disciplined program delivery, and strong executive presence. The strongest candidates will demonstrate: - Technical and security knowledge: Understanding of information security technologies, including cloud, network, perimeter, messaging, endpoint and data security, along with familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls. - Project management depth: Proven ability to manage complex information security projects, including iterative and waterfall delivery methods, planning, budget management, risk management and stakeholder governance. - Leadership without authority: Ability to build trusted relationships, motivate teams, establish a shared vision and drive delivery across teams that do not directly report to the role. - Executive communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify technical matters for non-technical stakeholders and present concise, data-driven updates to senior leadership. - Stakeholder engagement: Ability to engage executive leadership and key stakeholders, understand competing priorities and negotiate alignment at multiple levels of the organization. - Risk and issue management: Ability to anticipate delivery risks, assess business impact, make timely recommendations and drive mitigation through structured plans. - Problem solving: Strong analytical thinking, critical judgment, creativity and conflict-resolution skills in time-sensitive or ambiguous situations. - Global mindset: Comfort operating across cultures, geographies, Member Firms and organizational structures, including awareness of political, regulatory and commercial factors that may affect delivery. To qualify for the role you must have - Proven experience leading complex global information security, technology or risk-related programs from initiation to closure. - Strong understanding of information security technologies and operating environments, including cloud, network, endpoint, messaging and data security domains. - Experience managing project plans, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and executive reporting for complex initiatives. - Knowledge of security frameworks, standards and risk management methodologies, including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls or comparable frameworks. - Experience working with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors, including preparing clear status updates, recommendations and escalation materials. - Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority and drive outcomes through influence, structure and accountability. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics in business terms. - Experience identifying interdependencies across other programs, operational timelines, business cycles and organizational priorities. - Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholder groups and competing priorities. Ideally, you’ll also have - Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM or equivalent practical experience. - Experience with project management and delivery platforms such as MS Project, Azure DevOps or similar tools. - Experience supporting compliance, privacy or regulatory requirements, including Privacy Impact Assessments and GDPR-related considerations. - Experience supporting security initiatives that align to business strategy, operational resilience and measurable risk reduction. - Familiarity with vendor and contractor coordination in support of complex technology or security programs. What we look for We are looking for a seasoned Information Security project leader who can bring structure to complexity, communicate with clarity, and deliver outcomes through influence. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with senior leaders, global teams and diverse stakeholders; will be able to connect security priorities to business value; and will lead with accountability, sound judgment and a strong focus on execution. This role requires someone who can remain steady during ambiguity, encourage collaboration during challenges, and keep teams aligned to a shared set of goals. What we offer As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: - Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. - Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. - Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. - Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.