The Project Manager will lead and oversee the execution of all of Gorisco's consulting and training projects across Business Continuity, Risk, Cybersecurity, GRC, and Resilience domains. He/she will ensure smooth end-to-end delivery from scoping and planning to execution, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and closure.
This role requires someone who understands enterprise risk & resilience frameworks, can manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, and can serve as the face of the project for clients.
The goal: deliver high-quality, timely, and value-driven outcomes to all Gorisco customers.
- Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Scoping
- Develop project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), timelines, and resource schedules.
- Scope requirements for consulting projects (BCM, GRC, risk assessments, cybersecurity maturity assessments, audits, ISO implementations, etc.).
- Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans upfront.
- Create clear deliverable schedules and client alignment.
- Project Execution & Delivery
- Lead consulting delivery activities, including:
- Business Continuity Management Systems
- Risk Management
- Information Security Management Systems
- Crisis Management
- Cybersecurity
- GRC
- Training program coordination
- Drive project milestones to successful completion.
- Ensure internal consultants, SMEs, and external trainers are aligned with project goals.
- Client Management & Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the project lifecycle.
- Conduct weekly/bi-weekly check-in calls, update meetings, and reviews.
- Track and resolve escalations quickly.
- Ensure client expectations are managed proactively.
- Maintain strong relationships to encourage repeat business.
- Documentation & Quality Assurance
- Review and ensure quality for all deliverables:
- Policies, plans, reports, frameworks, risk registers, training modules, dashboards.
- Maintain project documentation in compliance with Gorisco templates and standards.
- Ensure version control and reviewing processes are followed.
- Conduct internal QA checks before final submissions.
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Consulting team for technical delivery
- Training team for B2B & B2C program deployment
- Sales team for handovers and scope clarity
- Marketing team for client communication and presentations
- Support the Sales team with subject matter insights and proposal development as required.
- Financial Oversight & Reporting
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and utilization.
- Track invoices, milestone-linked billing, and payment timelines.
- Prevent scope creep by maintaining strict alignment to project scope.
- Prepare weekly status reports for internal leadership.
- Risk, Resilience & Cyber Expertise (Preferred)
Familiarity With Frameworks Such As
- ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 31000
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Operational Resilience standards
- Crisis and Emergency Response frameworks
- GRC tools (Archer, ServiceNow, OneTrust, etc.)
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time Delivery: Ensure 95%+ of all project milestones and final deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
- Client Satisfaction: Maintain an average client feedback score of 4.5/5 or higher across all engagements.
- Documentation Quality: Ensure all reports, plans, and deliverables meet Gorisco's quality standards with 90%+ compliance during internal QA reviews.
- Scope Management: Keep project scope deviations or uncontrolled scope creep below 5%.
- Project Profitability: Ensure projects are delivered within allocated budgets and achieve planned margin targets.
- Internal Collaboration: Maintain smooth coordination with consultants, SMEs, trainers, and sales teams with zero major escalations.
- Repeat Business Support: Help secure at least one follow-up engagement per client per year through strong delivery and relationship management.
- Project Tracking & Reporting: Submit weekly progress reports and maintain up-to-date project trackers consistently.
- Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of BCM, Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity, or related consulting.
- Ability to interpret frameworks and build documentation.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Proficiency in:
- MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word)
- Project Management tools (Asana, Trello, MS Project)
- GRC platforms (preferred)
Project Management Skills
- Project planning and scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Risk management
- Multitasking across parallel projects
- Deadline ownership and urgency mindset
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Behavioural Competencies
- Client-first attitude
- Documentation discipline
- Analytical thinking
- Ownership mindset
- High integrity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent stakeholder management
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- Role Expectations & Work Dynamics
- Manage 48 parallel projects depending on size.
- Travel for client workshops, BIAs, assessments, or presentations (as needed).
- Conduct internal review meetings with consultants and SMEs.
- Maintain complete visibility on project statuses.
- Uphold confidentiality and compliance standards in all client engagements.
- Education & Background Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, Commerce, Management, or related).
- Preferred: MBA / PGDM / Certification in BCM, Risk, GRC, Cybersecurity.
- Certifications such as ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, ISO 27001, CBCI, CRISC, CISM, CEH, or PMI-PMP are strong advantages.
- Compensation Structure
- Competitive base salary (based on experience).
- Project performance incentives and completion bonuses.
- Eligibility for annual performance-based increments.
- Growth Path at Gorisco
- Project Manager Senior Project Manager Delivery Lead Practice Head Consulting Director
- Opportunities to lead a vertical (BCM, Cyber, GRC, Resilience).
- Opportunity to co-develop framework IPs, methodologies, and best practices.
- Why Join Gorisco
- Work with top-tier consultants in Risk, Resilience, Cybersecurity, BCM & GRC.
- Exposure to some of the most challenging and meaningful projects.
- Fast-paced environment with leadership visibility.
- Opportunity to impact organisational resilience at scale.
