Junior Project Manager

The Project Management Office at Packetlabs supports a passionate team of highly trained, proactive, ethical hackers. We provide expert-level penetration testing services that are thorough and tailored to help foster a safe digital space where everyone has the right to privacy and security. Packetlabs consultants find weaknesses others overlook and continuously learn new ways to evade controls. But technical rigor is only half of what makes an engagement successful. We believe client success is defined not just by what we deliver, but by how our clients feel throughout the process: informed, respected, and genuinely taken care of. Our Project Managers are the human face of that promise, the ones who turn a high-stakes, high-stress security engagement into an experience clients trust, recommend, and return for. We hold ourselves to a very high standard. To do so, we only hire individuals with the same drive and passion. We are seeking a Project Manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced/dynamic environment and loves to challenge themselves continually. This role entails the management of client engagements, including penetration testing, objective-based penetration testing and web & mobile application security testing. Applicants need above-average attention to detail and be self-motivated, professional, and organized. What you’ll be doing Learn, understand and embrace the culture and core values of Packetlabs Gain an in-depth understanding of Packetlabs product, the industry, competitors, and where Packetlabs is positioned Works closely and collaboratively with other teams, such as marketing, delivery and operations, for maximum success Focus on key priorities and ensures delivery of project tasks and deliverables are on time, within budget and exceed quality requirements Perform risk management to minimize project risks Create a detailed work plan that identifies and sequences the activities required to deliver each engagement successfully Develops project schedules and effectively allocate required resources between multiple concurrent projects Coordinates deliverables to ensure the seamless execution of projects Prepare meeting materials, meeting minutes, project-related presentations and project plans as required Manage changes to the engagement scope, schedule and costs using appropriate technologies Assist in the coordination of administrative tasks essential to the smooth operation of the Project Management Office (PMO), including but not limited to scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, updating project tracking tools, and facilitating communication among team members Perform other duties as assigned. What you bring 2-3 years of experience in project management and schedule management in a fast-paced IT environment, experience with penetration testing is an asset Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in a relevant field or equivalent experience, Scrum/PMP certification is an asset Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills with strong technical IT aptitude, understanding and the ability to grasp concepts Self-motivated, takes initiative and has proven success working remotely and independently Ability to be self-sufficient, able to prioritize and produce significant output with minimal wasted effort Demonstrates energy and a sense of urgency when executing day-to-day responsibilities A consummate communicator who can adapt to various personality types and leverage communication skills for success Ability to build influential relationships throughout an organization, experience dealing with a number of stakeholders Passionate about helping companies and organizations protect themselves against cyber attacks Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of working independently, internally driven to succeed and make a difference Why us? Immediate and continual offensive security training Comprehensive benefits and GRSP matching Amazing team and working environment Competitive compensation and growth opportunities Fully remote in Canada Generous vacation and personal days

The Project Manager will oversee client engagements, including penetration testing and security assessments, while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. They will act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing project schedules, resources, and communication across internal teams.

Candidates must have 2-3 years of project management experience in a fast-paced IT environment and a bachelor's degree or relevant certification. Strong communication skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are essential.

• Offensive security training • Comprehensive benefits • GRSP matching • Competitive compensation • Growth opportunities • Fully remote • Generous vacation • Personal days

• Problem solvingPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Schedule management
• Penetration testing
• Risk management
• Resource allocation
• Stakeholder management
• Communication
• Technical aptitude
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Cyber security
• Project planning
• Client relations
• Documentation
• Project Documentation
• Project Schedules
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Administrative Functions
• Self-Motivation
• Penetration Testing
• Management
• Mobile Application Development
• Marketing
• Internal Communications
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Taking Meeting Minutes
• Offensive Security
• Operations
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Presentations
• Proactivity
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Risk Management
• Telecommuting
• Security Testing
• Self-Sufficiency
• Scheduling
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Consulting
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week