Project Manager (Canada)

Location: Canada(Remote)

Salary: CAD$70-90k

We’re looking for a versatile, proactive Project Manager to lead GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) projects across our North American (NAMER) region.

Cognisys is a leading Cyber Security company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best-known companies in the world, covering over 30 countries worldwide!

The Role

As a Project Manager for the NAMER team, you’ll be the heartbeat of our client engagements. You won't just be managing "enterprise" tasks; you’ll be spearheading projects of all sizes, ensuring that every client - regardless of their scale - receives a world-class experience.

Reporting to the Head of Trust & Advisory for NAMER, you’ll own the end-to-end journey of our GRC programs. You’ll be the bridge between our technical experts and our clients, keeping timelines tight, budgets on track and communication crystal clear.

While a GRC background is great, we care more about your ability to master new domains quickly and your drive and agility to get things done.

What You’ll Do

• End-to-End Delivery: Own the full project lifecycle for multiple concurrent GRC engagements, from the initial kickoff to the final handshake.

• Adaptive Management: Use Agile or Hybrid methodologies to keep projects moving. You know how to pivot when a startup needs speed or a larger firm needs structure.

• Client Partnerships: Act as the main point of contact for our NAMER clients. You’ll manage expectations, solve problems on the fly, and ensure we’re delivering real value.

• Master the Context: Quickly get up to speed on our core services, including Vanta deployments, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. You’ll be the guide that helps clients navigate these complex frameworks.

• Keep it on Track: Proactively spot risks, prevent scope creep, and work with the PMO to ensure every project is a commercial and technical success.

Who You Are

• Experienced: You have 3–5+ years of project management experience, ideally in a fast-paced or consulting environment.

• Agile-Minded: You’re comfortable with Scrum or Kanban and know how to apply those principles to real-world client work.

• A Quick Study: You love diving into the deep end of technical or regulatory topics and can translate complex info into actionable project plans.

• A Great Communicator: You’re as comfortable presenting to a senior leader as you are chatting with a developer.

• Versatile: You’re happy managing a two-week sprint for a boutique firm or a six-month roadmap for a larger organisation.

Bonus Points

If you have a PMP, CSM, or PRINCE2, that’s great, but your track record of delivering successful projects is what matters most.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 22 days per year plus relevant state public holidays.

• Additional Leave: 1 day of paid leave for your Birthday.

• Health & Wellbeing: Individual healthcare and life insurance plan and access to an employee mental health and wellbeing platform.

• Pension: Employer contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) in accordance with statutory requirements.

• Professional Development: £2,000 annual training budget to support your continued learning and career growth.

Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact for our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate!

We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated, and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive, and professional growth is encouraged.

Applications

Please feel free to reach out to Andrea, our Talent Lead, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format – View email address on careers.cognisys.co.uk

Please note: We’re always happy to help with questions, but to keep our process fair for everyone, we’re unable to accept applications via email - please apply directly through the job advert page.

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and can make various reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs.

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