Cyber Security Project Manager

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Manages effectively and efficiently the project within its complete lifecycle and scope
• Establishes and manages project controls in order to ensure that the milestones are met and project products delivered on time and within scope and the business goals are enabled
• Assures and controls quality of the project deliverables
• Identifies tracks monitors and communicates project-related issues scope changes variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of the project
• Liaise with Project Board and other key stakeholders
• Assigns and controls the tasks authorizes work packages balance priorities and workload in the team motivates project team members
• Plans and controls project products delivery processes
• Manages effective communication within the project and with external environment of the project
• Produces project management products (like plans logs schedules). Defines the responsibilities of parties involved in the project
• Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports and project presentations
• Organizes and conducts project meetings

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and controls and risk management expertise (e.g. knowledge of Defence-in-depth and Zero-trust Security Architectures; knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques threat vectors risk management incident management etc.)
• Possesses a thorough understanding of IT and its application to business needs
• In-depth understanding of legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks regulations and compliance.
• Understanding of the principles of best practice security as embodied in ISO27001 or NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills:

• Advanced project management skills including risk and quality management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication presentation negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Vendor and procurement management skills.
• Presents excellent communication skills including the ability to produce high quality written material and presentations for a variety of audiences

Specific Requirements:

• In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices
• Broad architectural background with full-lifecycle experience of delivering IT Security solutions.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in working with project supporting methodologies and tools: PM2 PMP PRINCE ServiceNow
• Knowledge and experience in managing cybersecurity projects for EU classified environments
• Experience in supporting management of resources budgets and priorities for programme/project/portfolios related to cybersecurity investments

At least 4 certifications are required as follow:

At least 2 certifications among Cybersecurity domain:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or an equivalent certification
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or an equivalent certification
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or an equivalent certification
• ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate or an equivalent certification

AND

At least 2 certifications among Project and IT Service Management domain:

• PM2 Advanced or an equivalent certification
• Prince 2 Practitioner or an equivalent certification
• PMP or an equivalent certification
• ITIL Foundation or an equivalent certification

Each equivalent certification must be recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority)

Required Skills:

PMPSTAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT