Technical Project Manager - Information Security / IT Operations and M&A

Position Overview :

Fusion HCR is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a contract supporting a leading global gaming organization. This hybrid role, based in Las Vegas, NV, requires a seasoned project management professional with strong experience in IT infrastructure, operations, security and preferably Mergers & Acquisitions. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating with global teams, managing complex technology rollouts, and supporting corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Key Responsibilities :

• Agile Project Leadership & Management :

Serve as a champion for Agile principles, practices, and values within project teams.

Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex technical projects across cybersecurity, M&A integration, and IT operations domains, primarily utilizing Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Work with product owners (or equivalent) to define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs and sprint backlogs, ensuring clear user stories and acceptance criteria.

Empower and support self-organizing, cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality increments iteratively.

Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and impediments, escalating as necessary to remove blockers for the team.

Manage project budgets and resource allocation within an Agile context, ensuring value delivery within financial constraints.

Foster transparent communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and senior management.

Drive continuous improvement within the team and processes through regular retrospectives and feedback loops.

Cybersecurity Focus :

Manage and oversee cybersecurity projects, including but not limited to :

Agile implementation of security controls (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP).

Iterative security hardening initiatives.

Managing backlog items for vulnerability management and penetration testing remediation.

Agile development and deployment of security awareness training programs.

Developing and iterating on incident response plans and running tabletop exercises.

Managing compliance projects (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) using an Agile approach for control implementation and auditing.

Collaborate with security architects, engineers, and analysts to ensure project alignment with security strategies and policies, integrating security by design.

Understand and articulate cybersecurity risks and their potential impact on business operations to the team and stakeholders.

IT Operations & Infrastructure Management :

Oversee projects related to IT infrastructure enhancements, upgrades, and migrations (e.g., cloud adoption, data center consolidation, network upgrades) using Agile principles for iterative delivery.

Manage projects focused on improving IT service delivery, operational efficiency, and reliability, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Work closely with IT operations teams to ensure project outcomes are supportable, align with operational best practices, and facilitate smooth handover.

Understand common IT operational challenges and how project initiatives can address them through iterative improvements.

M&A Integration Expertise :

Lead the integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, adapting integration plans to an Agile execution model where feasible.

Develop and execute detailed IT integration plans, covering network, infrastructure, applications, data, and security, breaking down large efforts into manageable sprints.

Identify and remediate IT and cybersecurity risks associated with M&A targets, prioritizing remediation efforts.

Coordinate the migration and consolidation of IT systems, services, and data using incremental approaches.

Manage cross-functional teams (IT, HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure seamless integration, facilitating inter-team dependencies.

Develop iterative cutover plans and minimize business disruption during transitions.

Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in technical project management.

At least 5 years specifically managing projects in cybersecurity, M&A IT integration, and / or IT operations using Agile methodologies.

Proven track record of successfully delivering complex, cross-functional technical projects on time and within budget in an Agile environment.

Demonstrable experience with M&A lifecycle, particularly integration planning and execution, with an understanding of how Agile can be applied to these phases.

Strong practical knowledge of various cybersecurity domains (e.g., network security, endpoint security, identity & access management, incident response, vulnerability management, cloud security).

Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components (networking, servers, storage, virtualization, cloud platforms).

Certifications (Required / Preferred) :

Required : CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), PSM I (Professional Scrum Master I), or other equivalent Agile Project Management certification.

Highly Preferred :

PMP (Project Management Professional - especially if experienced with Agile at Scale), SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification, or similar.

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

ITIL Foundation or higher

Why Join Fusion HCR?

At Fusion HCR, we connect talented professionals with leading companies. Our consultants enjoy working on cutting-edge projects while receiving dedicated support from our team. Join us and be part of impactful initiatives in the dynamic gaming industry.