Security Project Manager

Date: Jan 23, 2026

Location:

San Andres Cholula, PUE, MX, 72830

Functional Area: Remote

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America's largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Security Project Manager – Syntax
About Syntax
At Syntax, we orchestrate complex technology challenges so our customers can focus on achieving meaningful business outcomes. As a global full‑stack technology partner, we deliver excellence across Cloud, Application Services, Security, Integration, Data & AI, and Industry Solutions—guided by our core values of Integrity, Quality, Accountability, Simplicity, and Generosity.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Security Project Manager
to lead and deliver high‑impact security initiatives across our global security organization and customer security engagements. This role is central to ensuring successful execution of internal security enhancement projects, customer onboarding programs, get-to-green remediation plans, cross-functional transformation initiatives, and supporting Detection Engineering sprint planning and project delivery.

The Security Project Manager will collaborate deeply across central security functions including
Security Engineering, Security Operations, Security Governance, Corporate Security, and Service Management/Customer Success
, ensuring alignment, clarity, and accountability for shared outcomes. This role requires prior experience delivering cybersecurity projects and a strong understanding of security programs, technologies, and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities
Security Project Delivery

• Lead the full lifecycle of internal security enhancement projects, including roadmap definition, planning, execution, risk management, and reporting.
• Oversee customer security onboarding projects, ensuring effective activation of managed security services (MDR, SIEM, Exposure Management, Governance services, etc.).
• Drive structured delivery of Get-to-Green and remediation/transformation initiatives across multiple security domains.
• Support and operationalize Detection Engineering sprint planning, including backlog organization, sprint facilitation, and delivery tracking.

Collaboration

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across the Security Organisation, such as Security Engineering, Security Operations to drive successful execution of projects and programmes.
• Partner with the wider company including Infrastructure, Cloud, and Service Management or Customer Success Management to ensure successful outcomes.

Security Knowledge and Leadership

• Good knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity domains such as SOC operations, managed detection and response, security engineering, vulnerability/exposure management, and governance frameworks.
• Provide clarity and structure to technical teams, acting as the bridge between technical teams and project execution discipline.
• Act as a trusted delivery leader, driving accountability and establishing consistent communication with stakeholders.

Project Management Excellence

• Ensure projects adhere to governance, compliance, and risk‑management frameworks.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, communication structures, and reporting dashboards.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies while driving accountability among stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and briefings with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ensure high‑quality documentation, including project charters, status reports, and post‑implementation reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) managing and delivering cybersecurity‑focused projects in mid‑to‑large enterprise environments, preferably as part of a CISO organisation, or for a IT services company delivering managed or professional security services.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive project outcomes with clarity, structure, and consistency.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing initiatives involving one or more of the following technologies: Splunk Enterprise & Enterprise Security, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Qualys or CyberArk.
• Experience supporting customer onboarding programs, managed security services, or security consulting delivery.
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).

What We Offer

• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive global work environment.
• Opportunities to work on impactful cybersecurity initiatives for large enterprise clients.
• Continuous learning, professional growth, and access to cutting‑edge technologies.

Why Syntax?
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team

Syntax is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.