About this role
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Job Summary
Location: Atlanta Battery office
Manages the planning, implementation, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and initiatives across the organization. Coordinates technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and resources to ensure cybersecurity solutions are implemented effectively, risks and dependencies are managed, and projects deliver the intended security and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Leads cybersecurity projects and implementations from planning through deployment and transition to operations.
Develops project plans, milestones, resource requirements, dependencies, risks, and implementation schedules.
Coordinates cybersecurity, IT, OT, business, and vendor resources to ensure successful project execution.
Manages project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining accountability for delivery.
Ensures cybersecurity requirements and controls are incorporated into project design and implementation.
Identifies project risks and implementation barriers, develops mitigation plans, and escalates issues when necessary.
Coordinates testing, deployment, change management, documentation, training, and operational readiness activities.
Manages cybersecurity vendors and implementation partners to ensure deliverables, commitments, and outcomes are achieved.
Establishes project metrics and communicates progress, risks, decisions, and dependencies to cybersecurity leadership and key stakeholders.
Ensures completed implementations are documented, sustainable, and effectively transitioned to operational owners.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Specialized Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
8-11 Years of Experience
Field(s) of Expertise:
Cybersecurity, information technology, project management, technology implementation, or a related field.
Experience leading complex technology or cybersecurity projects and implementations.
Preferred Education & Experience
Master's degree
12-14 Years of Experience
Field(s) of Expertise: Experience delivering cybersecurity solutions within IT and OT/manufacturing environments.
Certificates/Licenses: PMP, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant project management or cybersecurity certification.
Spans of Control
Does this role manage Southwire team members: No
Travel
Domestic - less than 20% of time
Competencies
Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns
## Skills
Agile Methodology Analytical Skills Change Management Project Implementation Project Planning Project Scoping Risk Management Stakeholder Management System Implementation Vendor Management
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.