Program / Project Manager - Cybersecurity

AiiR Response specializes in AI-driven breach response and extortion management, automating negotiations, investigations, and recovery to significantly reduce incident costs and response times. With its CEIRA platform, AiiR streamlines ransom negotiations, tracks cryptocurrency payments, conducts forensic investigations, and automates breach notifications for compliance. Designed for cyber insurers, enterprises, legal teams, and SOC/cybersecurity units, AiiR aims to cut breach costs by 65% and respond 50% faster, ensuring compliance and proactive breach management. Visit for more information.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Program / Project Manager with a strong understanding of  software development lifecycles (SDLC)and a background in  cybersecurity, preferably in incident response . The ideal candidate will have excellent technical documentation and communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to manage complex projects with minimal direction.

This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, project management discipline, and business communication expertise.

• Lead and manage cross-functional programs and projects across development, cybersecurity, and incident response initiatives.
• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and budget.
• Coordinate with development, security, and operations teams to track deliverables and resolve blockers.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, reports, and playbooks in clear and professional English.
• Create and deliver executive-ready  PowerPoint presentations, project dashboards, and Excel-based trackers .
• Monitor and manage project risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Provide proactive leadership with minimal supervision, anticipating needs and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with  project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models)and industry best practices.

• 7+ years of experience in  program or project management , preferably within technology or cybersecurity domains.
• Strong understanding of  development lifecycles (SDLC) , Agile/Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Exposure to  cybersecurity projects , with preference for candidates experienced in  incident response or breach management .
• Exceptional  written and verbal communication skills in English , with proven ability to create technical and executive-level documents.
• Expertise in building  presentations (PowerPoint)and  project tracking spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) .
• Proven ability to work independently, proactively identify challenges, and drive resolutions.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent  project management certification (preferred).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Preferred to be located in Kochi.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Hands-on exposure to incident response workflows, breach playbooks, or SOC processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with global teams across time zones.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Trello, etc.).

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge  cybersecurity and incident response projects .
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture.
• Growth opportunities with a rapidly expanding global company.

• 📩 If you are a proactive project leader passionate about technology and cybersecurity, we’d love to hear from you.