Security Assessment Project Manager

At PwC, our cybersecurity professionals protect organizations from cyber threats using advanced technologies and strategies. As a cybersecurity generalist, you will provide comprehensive security solutions, apply broad cybersecurity principles, and address diverse security challenges. You will build client connections, manage and inspire others, deepen technical expertise, and anticipate client needs to deliver quality.

Must Have

• Oversee the end-to-end project management of security assessments, including planning, scheduling, and logistics management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the assessment lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholder communications on behalf of the India team.
• Review detailed security assessment reports and synthesize thematic reports.
• Coordinate and conduct validation testing of remediated findings.
• Proven experience in project management, preferably within security assessment, IT audit, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including remote coordination.
• Ability to analyze technical reports and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams.
• Understand the importance of correct information management.
• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection.
• Correct Information Security Management.

Good to Have

• Experience in testing validation of remediation efforts.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards.

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end project management of security assessments, including planning, scheduling, and logistics management for ongoing and new assessment requests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during the assessment lifecycle to minimize delays and ensure quality delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholder communications on behalf of the India team, ensuring clear, timely, and effective information flow.
• Review detailed security assessment reports and, when requested, synthesize thematic reports highlighting trends, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and conduct validation testing of remediated findings to confirm resolution and compliance with security standards.

Skills

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within security assessment, IT audit, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments concurrently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including remote coordination.
• Ability to analyze technical reports and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Experience in testing validation of remediation efforts is a plus.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards is desirable.
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools.
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams.
• Understand the importance of have a correct information management
• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection
• Correct Information Security Management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified