Job Summary
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated
Project Manager
to support and manage the delivery of cybersecurity projects and client engagements.
The successful candidate will work closely with
cybersecurity engineers, project teams, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
to ensure projects are well planned, properly coordinated, and delivered according to agreed timelines and requirements.
This role will have a strong focus on
project coordination, engineer resource management, client communication, progress tracking, and delivery support
. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with technical teams and have a good understanding of IT or cybersecurity project environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Coordination
Coordinate cybersecurity projects from
project initiation through completion
.
Assist in developing project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Track project progress and ensure key tasks and deliverables are completed on time.
Maintain project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and status updates.
Monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate project meetings and ensure action items are properly tracked.
Engineer & Resource Management
Coordinate and manage cybersecurity engineers
assigned to projects and client engagements.
Assist with engineer scheduling, resource allocation, and workload planning.
Coordinate engineers' onsite and remote assignments based on project requirements.
Follow up with engineers on project tasks, deliverables, and deadlines.
Ensure engineers have the necessary project information, access, and resources to perform their work.
Escalate resource constraints, delays, or project issues to the relevant Project Manager or management.
Client & Stakeholder Management
Act as a key point of contact between clients, engineers, vendors, and internal teams.
Coordinate client meetings, project kick-offs, progress updates, and project reviews.
Provide clients with regular project status updates and follow up on outstanding matters.
Manage day-to-day communication and ensure client requirements are clearly communicated to the technical team.
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Cybersecurity Project Support
Work closely with cybersecurity engineers to understand project scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Coordinate cybersecurity engagements such as
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), security assessments, security implementation, security monitoring, and other IT security projects
.
Track technical deliverables and ensure project documentation and reports are completed according to requirements.
Escalate technical issues to the appropriate technical lead or engineer when required.
Commercial & Administrative Support
Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, procurement, invoicing, and project-related administrative matters.
Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, Sales, and other internal teams where required.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
Support management in preparing project reports and management updates.
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree
in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline.
A
Bachelor's Degree with a good academic background
is preferred.
1–3 years of relevant experience
in project coordination, project management, IT services, cybersecurity, or technical project environments.
Candidates with experience coordinating
engineers, technical teams, or IT resources
will have an advantage.
Basic understanding of
IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, or technology projects
is preferred.
Strong organisational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in
Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
.
Experience with project management or collaboration tools such as
Jira, Microsoft Project, *************, Asana, or similar platforms
is an advantage.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and willingness to learn.
PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or relevant cybersecurity certification is an advantage but not mandatory.
Preferred Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
Have a
strong academic background
.
Have previous experience working in
IT, cybersecurity, technology, or professional services
.
Are comfortable coordinating and working with
technical engineers
.
Can communicate effectively with clients.
Are organised and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Have the potential to grow into a
Senior Project Manager / Project Lead
role.
AKERA is a technology solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and digital transformation services. We deliver reliable, scalable, and innovative solutions to help businesses strengthen their security posture, optimize IT operations, and support long-term growth.
With expertise across cybersecurity, infrastructure deployment, cloud technologies, and managed services, we work closely with our clients to design and implement solutions tailored to their business needs. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure and efficient technology that drives operational excellence in today’s digital landscape.