Information Systems Project Manager

Arctic Wolf, with its unicorn valuation, is the leader in security operations in an exciting and fast-growing industry—cybersecurity. We have won countless awards for our excellence in security operations and remain dedicated to providing an industry-leading customer and employee experience.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for an Information Systems Project Manager to be a part of making this happen.

Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA (Hybrid role, 3-days a week in office)

About the Role

The Information Systems Project Manager collaborates with technical and leadership stakeholders from project initiation through implementation to successfully manage Arctic Wolf’s cross-functional IT, Security, and Business Applications projects, programs, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT staff, 3rd party vendors, and business stakeholders on multiple, concurrent projects with the IT, Security, and Business Applications organizations

• Provide timely updates and elevate critical risks to project, management, and senior executive teams

• Communicate with stakeholders regularly to manage expectations and to provide project updates on scope, budget, and timing

• Exhibit critical thinking by seeing outcomes and providing direction when there are multiple stakeholders and solutions

• Act as a liaison between business teams and IT teams to ensure that proposed solutions meet business requirements

• Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders with the goal of becoming a trusted partner

• Adhere and contribute to project management processes and methodology to successfully deliver projects

• Work closely with implementation partners to align with their project plans and coordinate timelines and execution with internal and third party partners

• Work closely with IT leaders to define and contribute to business process and technology roadmaps in support of long-term strategies

• Develop and maintain key project governance documentation to ensure the proper amount of structure is applied to enable project success

Who You Are

• Strong project management, program leadership, and business analysis background

• Proven experience successfully leading Security, IT infrastructure, and/or Business Applications projects

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, partnering with globally distributed, cross-functional teams to achieve a shared goal

• Proficient analytical skills with an ability to either identify and resolve issues or identify and engage the internal resources required to assist with issue resolution

• Experience in establishing and driving the adoption of standard project documentation, tools, and best practices

• Ability and willingness to work with global team members across different time zones

• Proficient knowledge of technical systems implementation and software development lifecycle management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations

• Ability to bridge high-level objectives with project details and vice versa

• Strong organizational planning skills

• Initiative to start programs and/or projects with little or no information and drive to completion

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a technical project management environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a technical project management environment

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the world for 2022 (Fast Company)—and the 2nd Most Innovative Security Company. This is in addition to consecutive awards from Top Workplace USA (2021, 2022), Best Places to Work - USA (2021, 2022) and Great Place to Work - Canada (2021, 2022). 

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. 

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities. 

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including: 

• Equity for all employees 

• Bonus or commission pay based on role

• Flexible time off, paid volunteer days and paid parental leave 

• 401k match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Agreement

• Voluntary Legal Insurance

• Training and career development programs 

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [email protected]. 

Security Requirements

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).

• Background checks are required for this position.

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.