Project Manager

CBTS is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to lead a large-scale infrastructure and cybersecurity initiative across multiple operational sites. This role will oversee cross-functional technical teams and serve as the primary point of coordination between stakeholders, engineering resources, cybersecurity teams, and operational leaders.The ideal candidate brings a strong background in delivering enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), or critical infrastructure projects, along with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.Key DUTIESLead project planning, execution, governance, and delivery activities from initiation through closeout.Manage integrated project schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and change requests.Coordinate technical teams across networking, infrastructure, security, systems administration, virtualization, backup/recovery, and related disciplines.Facilitate project meetings, status reporting, stakeholder communications, and executive updates.Drive accountability across internal teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.Maintain RAID logs and proactively manage project risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, and decisions.Coordinate maintenance windows, implementation activities, testing, rollback planning, and operational readiness.Ensure project documentation, operational procedures, knowledge transfer materials, and deliverables are completed and ready for production support.Requires7+ years of Project Management experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, operational technology, or critical infrastructure initiatives.Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams across multiple locations.Working knowledge of networking, Windows/Linux environments, Active Directory, virtualization, patch management, vulnerability remediation, backups, monitoring, and change control processes.Experience managing project schedules, budgets, dependencies, stakeholder communications, and governance.Strong facilitation, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Experience with project management and delivery tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Planner, or similar platforms.PreferredExperience supporting energy, utilities, manufacturing, industrial, or highly available environments.Background managing cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, disaster recovery, resiliency, network segmentation, or identity management initiatives.Familiarity with NERC CIP or other critical infrastructure security frameworks.PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, ScrumMaster, or similar project management certification.Experience supporting both Agile and traditional project delivery methodologies.What Success Looks LikeDelivery of complex security and infrastructure initiatives on schedule and within scope.Effective coordination across technical and business stakeholders.Clear visibility into project status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.Successful transition of completed solutions into operational support with comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys driving complex technical initiatives while partnering closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams. This PM must be on-site 4-5 days a week in the office in downtown Chicago.No 3rd party candidates...CBTS is an equal opportunity employer, including of veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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.