Information Security Project Manager

Happiest Minds, the Mindful IT Company, applies agile methodologies to enable digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experience, business efficiency and actionable insights. We leverage a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as : Big Data Analytics, AI & Cognitive Computing, Internet of Things, Cloud, Security, SDN-NFV, RPA, Blockchain, etc. Positioned as Born Digital . Born Agile , our capabilities spans across product engineering, digital business solutions, infrastructure management and security services. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, edutech, e-commerce, banking, insurance, hi-tech, engineering R&D, manufacturing, automotive and travel / transportation / hospitality.

Headquartered in Bangalore, India; Happiest Minds has operations in USA, UK, The Netherlands, Australia and Middle East.

Looking for someone local to SFO, San Diego, Palo Alto

SFO, Palo Alto is preferred.

Role Summary

The Information Security Project Manager will support the Director of Information Security in driving the firm's major cybersecurity and IT modernization initiatives. This role will manage project planning, scheduling, reporting, and execution across multiple concurrent efforts—including Data Compliance alignment, MXDR modernization, ISO audit readiness, and third-party and client audit programs. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with technical fluency in IT and information security, enabling them to anticipate challenges, communicate effectively with technical teams, and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership : Plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple InfoSec and IT security projects, ensuring alignment with firm priorities and timelines.

Project Management : Develop project plans, milestones, dependencies, and schedules; manage RAID logs; and track progress in ServiceNow, Planner, or Smartsheet.

Status Reporting : Prepare clear and concise project updates for the Director of InfoSec, CIO, COO, and Information Security Committee (ISC).

Vendor Coordination : Serve as the primary liaison with vendors and consultants (e.g., MXDR, DLP, audit, and compliance partners), managing deliverables, timelines, and risks.

Team Enablement : Facilitate team meetings, track action items, and ensure tasks are completed; help the team maintain focus and forward momentum.

Documentation & Dashboards : Own project documentation, dashboards, and reporting metrics to ensure transparency across leadership and stakeholders.

Audit & Compliance Support : Coordinate ISO and client audit readiness activities, ensuring evidence and responses are organized and tracked.

Outcome Orientation : Drive results, resolve blockers, and focus on achieving business outcomes over process rigidity.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Work with IT, Legal, Privacy, and Operations teams to align technology, compliance, and security initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience : 5+ years managing IT or Information Security projects, preferably in complex or regulated environments (e.g., legal, financial, healthcare, or consult able managing multiple concurrent initiatives with minimal oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with law firms or professional services organizations.
• Familiarity with audit frameworks, client audit programs, and vendor risk management.
• Comfort working in a hybrid or remote environment across distributed teams.