Project Manager (Heartland)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

General Description:

As a GuidePoint Security Project Manager you are managing a unique portfolio of security focused Professional Services engagements which directly contribute to our client’s goals and success. This is a remote/virtual position working for a home office with possible travel (up to 15%).  This position may also require serving as a client side billable resource for Project Management service delivery.

Role and Responsibilities:

Efficient and effective management of Professional Services projects through the full engagement lifecycle:

Sales handoff

Resourcing

• Customer project plan development
• Execution management
• Project closeout activities
• Ensure regular and timely communications to all key stakeholders
• Manage project issues and risks to resolution
• Maintain and foster internal and external customer relationships, ensuring objectives and statement of work deliverables are met
• Plan and manage resources ensuring all projects meet scope and budget expectations
• Maintain the OpenAir PSA application for project data
• Manage and support internal processes for revenue recognition and customer invoicing
• Create and maintain project management methodology and process documentation
• Provide Project Management services to GuidePoint customers in a professional service capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a consulting services role or similar IT Project Management structure.

• Experience in interfacing with information security positions and stakeholders
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Personal drive and passion for not only personal growth but also the growth of PMO and other GuidePoint Security teams

Advanced project management skills, with demonstrated ability to evaluate project objectives and scope, gain customer understanding, schedule resources, and manage timeline and budget to plan

• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously while maintaining customer satisfaction and financial health
• Understanding of a broad range of information security terms and disciplines
• Understanding of professional services revenue recognition and invoicing
• Demonstrated successful leadership of personnel and technical projects, including the ability to lead, mentor and develop team members
• Written communication skills for use in preparing formal deliverables
• Verbal communication skills that include the ability to communicate with anyone from a technical resource to the highest level of management
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, perform complex tasks and prioritize
• Ability to build customer relationships that enhance communications to ensure project success
• Demonstrated strong skills in persuasion and negotiation
• Advanced use of all Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project, with advanced ability to utilize Microsoft Excel for project reporting
• Proficient in Jira, OpenAir and Salesforce, or other Professional Services applications
• Experience utilizing remote teleconferencing tools
• Evening and weekend hours may be required

Ability to exemplify GuidePoint Security Core Values by having the following:

• Desire to “Take Ownership & Complete Our Mission by being a part of the solution, hold themselves accountable, become the expert and take the initiative to get things done
• Ability to “Wow Them” by making the customers’ experience a memorable one that keeps them coming back for more
• Passion to “Always Challenge Themselves and Have Fun Doing It” by pushing ourselves to take risks and exceed our own expectations.
• Desire to follow the “No Jerks” Core Value by treating people with respect and dignity
• Preferred Experience: Standard industry certifications
• Advanced computer skills with Mac and Google application experience
• Travel Requirements: Travel up to 15%
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary work
• Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)

Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)

• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option