Project Manager (Cybersecurity)

Location: UAE / Middle East (Hybrid)Company: ITHR Tech

About ITHR Tech

ITHR Tech is a cybersecurity services company helping organizations across the UAE and Middle East strengthen their security posture through practical, outcome-driven programs.Our work spans security operations, incident response, assessments, and advisoryoften in complex, time-sensitive environments where delivery quality and stakeholder alignment are critical.We are looking for a Project Manager who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to cybersecurity engagements, owning execution from kickoff to closure.

About The Role

As a Project Manager (Cybersecurity), you will lead the planning and delivery of multiple security engagements in parallel. You will coordinate internal and customer stakeholders, manage scope, timelines, and risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within agreed scope, and with high customer satisfaction.This role is ideal for someone who is organized, proactive, execution-driven, and comfortable managing technical workstreams without needing to be the deepest technical expert in the room.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects: kickoff ? planning ? execution ? tracking ? reporting ? closureDevelop and maintain project plans, milestones, RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions), and stakeholder communicationsCoordinate cross-functional teams including sales, pre-sales, engineering, SOC/IR, and third-party vendorsManage scope control, including change requests, assumptions/dependencies, and SOW alignmentLead customer governance through status calls, steering updates, action tracking, and escalation managementEnsure quality of delivery artifacts including reports, runbooks, handover documents, and acceptance sign-offsTrack timelines, utilization, and delivery forecasts for leadership reportingDrive continuous improvement across templates, playbooks, and recurring engagement models

Requirements

Must-Have

4-8+ years of project management experience (IT, cybersecurity, or technology services preferred)Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects with external customers and internal technical teamsStrong stakeholder management skills (comfortable engaging IT managers through senior leadership/executives)Strong planning and execution discipline (timelines, dependencies, change control, escalation handling)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including customer-ready reportingNice-to-Have (Preferred)

Experience in cybersecurity projects such as:SOC/MDR onboardingEDR deploymentsIncident response retainersVulnerability managementVAPT programsFirewall/network securityCloud securityGRC initiativesFamiliarity with security concepts (MITRE ATT&CK, incident response lifecycle, vulnerability remediation workflows, SIEM/logging basics)Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, ITIL (any combination)

Benefits of Working at ITHR Tech

Competitive compensation + performance incentivesStrong base salary with delivery and performance-linked incentivesHybrid flexibilityBalanced hybrid/WFH setup aligned with customer workshops and key milestonesTraining & certification budgetAnnual budget for PM certifications and cybersecurity learningHigh-impact workLead projects that materially improve customer security outcomes across the regionStrong collaboration cultureDirect access to engineering, SOC/IR, and leadership for faster decision-makingClear growth pathProgression into Senior PM, Program Manager, or Delivery Lead based on performanceExecution-focused cultureCyber-first team that values accountability and getting things done

Ready to Join a Mission That Matters

Send your CV along with a short note covering:The largest or most complex projects you've managed (scope, stakeholders, outcomes)Your cybersecurity / IT security exposure