Join Mizuho as a Cyber Security Project Manager & PMO Governance Analyst!

The Information Security – Cyber Project Management Office (CPMO) is seeking a skilled and experienced professional for a hybrid role that combines project management and PMO governance responsibilities. This position is ideal for candidates who excel in both leading cyber security projects and supporting project management office operations. The successful candidate will ensure that cyber security initiatives are strategically aligned, efficiently managed, and compliant with regulatory requirements, while also driving PMO process excellence and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (50%)

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for cyber security projects.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closure, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, and risk management, to ensure alignment and resource allocation.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
• Monitor and report on project progress, presenting updates to stakeholders and executive management regularly.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in cyber security project management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing insights and feedback on processes and methodologies used in project execution.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions to promote understanding of cyber security initiatives.
• Support the PMO in enhancing processes, tools, and templates for effective project management.
   

PMO Governance (50%)

• Assist in the development and maintenance of PMO processes, standards, and methodologies for project management.
• Support project managers in planning, monitoring, and controlling project activities, including budget tracking, performance reporting, and risk management.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Gather and analyze project data to provide insights on project performance and health.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and alignment on project objectives.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
• Participate in project review meetings, documenting decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
• Support the development and implementation of training programs for project management tools and methodologies.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, project management standards, and best practices.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of project management experience, with a focus on cyber security or IT security projects.
• 2+ years of experience in PMO or relevant governance roles.
• Understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks (NIST, CRI, etc.)
• Solid grasp of project management principles, methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and tools (Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
   

The expected base salary ranges from $70k-$90k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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