Senior Project Manager - Android Malware Research
About the Position
About the Position
Alice is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive execution across our Android malware research operation. The role covers project planning and delivery, day-to-day coordination across research and development teams, and direct communication with clients on active engagements. We're looking for a seasoned PM with a strong analytical background who can work with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and deliver malware research and development projects end-to-end — scope, timelines, milestones, risk management, and stakeholder communication
- Coordinate across research, development, and product teams to ensure smooth execution and clear handoffs
- Work with SQL and statistical analysis to measure project performance, throughput, and quality
- Partner with team leads to track delivery metrics and identify where the team needs support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on active engagements, managing expectations, progress updates, and deliverable reviews
- Present project status and research outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders
- Refine operational processes, workflows, and quality standards for research delivery
- Track new employee onboarding and ramp-up progress on active projects
Requirements
Must-Have
- 5+ years of project management experience
- Experience managing projects in at least one of the following: software development, engineering, or technical research (e.g., cybersecurity, malware research). Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Monday, Asana, Linear)
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Proven track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and on scope
- Hands-on SQL proficiency and strong analytical skills, including statistical analysis
- Experience tracking and reporting on employee performance metrics
- Strong client-facing experience with clear presentation and communication skills
- Valid international government-issued photo ID (e.g., current passport or international driver's license) for identity verification and global client interaction
Nice-to-Have
- Background in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, or malware research
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, R)
- PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
- Experience presenting to C-level executives
- Familiarity with malware research tools (JADX, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Frida, Burp Suite, Wireshark)
- Understanding of the mobile threat landscape and Android ecosystem
About Alice
THE CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY
1. Being Both Strategist and Executioner
One of the hardest parts of this role is that you’re both the visionary and the builder; the one drawing the map and paving the road.
That means switching between high-level strategy and hands-on experimentation daily, and doing it while bringing others along with you. There’s no playbook for this kind of work. You’re paving an unpaved road, one small experiment at a time.
2. Balancing Security and Innovation
ActiveFence is the leading provider of security and safety solutions for online experiences, safeguarding more than 3 billion users, top foundation models, and the world’s largest enterprises and tech platforms every day.
As a trusted ally to major technology firms and Fortune 500 brands that build user-generated and GenAI products, ActiveFence empowers security, AI, and policy teams with low-latency Real-Time Guardrails and a continuous Red Teaming program that pressure-tests systems with adversarial prompts and emerging threat techniques. Powered by deep threat intelligence, unmatched harmful-content detection, and coverage of 117+ languages, ActiveFence enables organizations to deliver engaging and trustworthy experiences at global scale while operating safely and responsibly across all threat landscapes.