Junior Project Associate [Urgent]

Job Description – Junior Project Associate (Security Operations)

Job Summary :

As a Project Associate, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional programs / projects. You will be part of CISO Office. The CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) office is a crucial part of an organization, responsible for overseeing and managing the overall cybersecurity strategy and posture. It's the central hub for information security efforts, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's data and systems. You will work closely with program manager, project teams, and multiple stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and successful completion of initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in project management.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project / Program Support & Coordination :
• Assist in the development and execution of Security Operations program strategies and plans.
• Coordinate with various security stakeholders to align project objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor security operations project timelines, risks, and resource allocations, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Support the creation and maintenance of security project schedules, work breakdown structures, and milestones.
• Track security project progress, ensuring tasks are on schedule and within scope.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement :
• Assist CISO to manage Customer Engagement activities.
• Help organize regular meetings with internal teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, meeting agendas, and action items for CISO Office function.
• Foster clear and transparent communication across project teams and with external partners.
• Risk & Issue Management :
• Identify potential risks and roadblocks and escalate as per respective hierarchy.
• Support the implementation of mitigation plans to minimize risks and resolve issues.
• Process Improvement :
• Assist in the documentation of processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for better project execution.
• Suggest improvements to current practices based on lessons learned from past projects.
• Managing relevant documentation for Budgeting, Invoicing etc.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :