Description

Job Details – IT Project Manager (Cybersecurity / Network Segmentation)

Location: Rochester, MN (Hybrid – ~50% onsite, flexibility required)

Job Type: Contract (May 2026 – May 2027)

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead execution of a large-scale network segmentation and cybersecurity initiative. This role will drive delivery across multiple technical and operational teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards, governance, and Zero Trust principles.

You will own project execution end-to-end, from planning through enforcement and transition to steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the MSS & Telecom Device Segmentation Project
• Own and manage the integrated project plan across all phases:
• Pre-enforcement
• Enforcement
• Validation
• Re-enforcement
• Operational transition
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including:
• Information Security
• Network Engineering
• Telecom
• HTM
• External vendors
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder updates, and leadership reporting
• Ensure alignment with enterprise governance and segmentation standards
• Maintain detailed project documentation (milestones, metrics, decision logs)
• Track progress, KPIs, and enforcement outcomes
• Support transition to operational teams, including ownership and change management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years of IT project management experience
• (OR Master’s degree + 4+ years experience)
• Experience managing infrastructure or cybersecurity projects
• Strong knowledge of PMI methodologies (Process Groups & Knowledge Areas)
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network segmentation or enterprise networking concepts
• Background in cybersecurity or Zero Trust architecture
• PMP certification or equivalent experience
• Strong stakeholder management in regulated enterprise environments
• Ability to translate complex technical work into executive-level reporting
• Experience managing vendor and contractor teams

About Pride Health- Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.