Project Acquisition Specialist
Gpenda Technologies is seeking two Project Acquisition Specialists to drive business growth by identifying and securing new IT and cybersecurity projects through a performance-based partnership.
Gpenda Technologies is a Canadian IT and cybersecurity firm dedicated to building the essential guardrails, infrastructure, and software businesses need to thrive. We specialize in everything from VAPT and incident response to custom software development and regulatory compliance. As a Project Acquisition Specialist, you will be the bridge between complex business challenges and our tailored technology solutions.
In this role, you will identify organizations in need of high-converting websites, digital growth strategies, or robust cybersecurity frameworks. You will advocate for the Gpenda Technologies philosophy of security-first, non-templated engagements, ensuring clients receive honest gap assessments and a clear path to resolution. This is a result-oriented position where your impact directly correlates with organizational expansion.
We operate with deep expertise and genuine partnership. You will be representing a team that shows up during critical breaches, major launches, and strategic pivots. At Gpenda Technologies, we value results and offer the flexibility to manage your own schedule while contributing to a growing Canadian tech leader.
What you'll do
- Identify and engage potential clients requiring cybersecurity, IT operations, or software development services.
- Promote Gpenda Technologies' diverse service suite, including VAPT, incident response, and custom SaaS platforms.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of new project opportunities through proactive outreach and business analysis.
- Conduct initial discovery to understand client needs and align them with Gpenda Technologies' tailored solutions.
- Collaborate with the technical team to ensure project scopes are accurately defined and meet client expectations.
- Represent the Gpenda Technologies brand with integrity, emphasizing our security-first and no-sales-pressure approach.
- Manage project acquisition lifecycles from initial contact to successful contract signing.
- Report on acquisition activities and results during flexible business hours.
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or project acquisition within the technology sector.
- Strong understanding of IT services, cybersecurity concepts, or software development lifecycles.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a focus on building genuine partnerships.
- Ability to work independently and maintain high productivity in a fully remote environment.
- Result-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding performance targets.
- Professional fluency in English to represent Gpenda Technologies effectively.
- Nice to have: Existing network within the Canadian IT or cybersecurity industry.
- Nice to have: Familiarity with compliance standards like PCI, GDPR, or SOC.
Benefits & perks
- Performance-based compensation with additional bonuses based on project value.
- Fully remote work environment providing maximum flexibility.
- Flexible office hours within a 6 to 8-hour workday structure.
- Opportunity to represent a deep-expertise Canadian IT and cybersecurity firm.
- Collaborative support from the Gpenda Technologies technical and operations teams.
- Professional growth within a security-first technology organization.
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