Job Description

The Team

We are seeking a Project Manager to join American Tower’s Information Security Team. The Information Security Team is responsible for cybersecurity operations, risk management and governance of cybersecurity programs and controls across American Tower. Day to day you will plan, coordinate, and deliver Information Security initiatives while providing Program Management Office (PMO) support. You will be responsible for maintaining project plans and reporting on the overall Information Security project portfolio, which includes Identity and Access Management; tool implementations (SIEM, DLP, CASB, EDR); cloud security initiatives; vulnerability management, network, and firewall management; and others. In addition, you will track and report on IT and business-owned projects that have Information Security interests. You will also be responsible for PMO responsibilities related to resourcing, budgeting, prioritization and escalations; as well as participation in governance meetings and the generation of reporting and metrics for executive leadership and stakeholder audiences. As a Project Manager, you will work cross-functionally with Information Technology, Business Enablement and other business to drive the execution of Information Security projects and controls.

Responsibilities

What You Can Offer Us

Lead and manage Information Security projects throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation through closure including developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
Monitor project scope, risks, issues, budget, and resource utilization as well as facilitate project governance meetings, steering committees, and status reviews.
Ensure project deliverables align with organizational security objectives and strategic priorities.
Coordinate project activities across cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, cloud, networking, and business teams.
Facilitate communication and issue resolution among project teams and executives.
Coordinate dependencies across multiple projects and programs.
Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project objectives and priorities. Identify, document, and track project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. Proactively escalation critical risks and obstacles to leadership as necessary, developing mitigation and remediation plans to address project challenges.
Maintain project portfolio dashboards, reporting metrics, and executive status updates for Information Security projects and IT and Business-owned projects that have Information Security interests.
Manage project intake, prioritization, scheduling, and portfolio governance processes.
Manage information security policy and standard maintenance activities.
Coordinate resource allocation across multiple Information Security and IT initiatives including the monitoring of resource utilization and capacity to identify conflicts, constraints, and optimization opportunities. Collaborate with managers to secure appropriate staffing and project support.
Coordinate the creation, tracking, and management of purchase orders (POs) and vendor-related expenditures working with Finance, Procurement, and IT leadership to ensure timely processing of POs and invoices.
Track software licensing, maintenance renewals, consulting services, and project-related expenditures.
Serve as a liaison between Information Security, IT Operations, IT Application Development, Procurement, Legal, and Business Enablement Teams.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Project Management, and/or related field is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Agile certifications preferred.
8+ years of project management experience supporting Information Technology and/or Information Security initiatives required.
Experience with PMO governance, portfolio management, and resource planning tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Jira, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 required.
Experience managing projects with significant cross-functional collaboration from IT Infrastructure, IT Operations and Application Development teams required.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or PCI DSS required.
Familiarity with IT Infrastructure and Computer Networking concepts required.
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a complex global enterprise environment required.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid approaches required.
Experience with PMO activities related to resource and capacity management, budget management, procurement processes, and purchase order administration required.
Experience with change management and software development lifecycle requirements required.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the established timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.

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