Senior Program Manager – Cybersecurity & Infrastructure (NIS2)

Our client, a prominent public sector organization, is looking for a seasoned professional to lead a strategic cybersecurity program. This role focuses on the risk-based transition of infrastructure and legacy systems to ensure organizational compliance with modern security standards.

• Direct the risk-based transition of infrastructure and legacy systems within a complex cybersecurity program.
• Manage multiple project teams while ensuring delivery within timing, scope, and budget constraints.
• Oversee comprehensive budget management and resource planning for the assigned program pillar.
• Coordinate decision-making processes for steering committees and management boards.
• Implement program management methodologies and develop progress-tracking dashboards for stakeholders.
• Prepare the organization for security audits and associated certification requirements.

• You have 15+ years of experience in infrastructure or development projects.
• You bring 8+ years of experience as a program manager for infrastructure or software development initiatives.
• You possess advanced knowledge of NIS2 regulations and Security Governance.
• You have a proven track record in enterprise-wide change and transformation projects.
• You're experienced with ITIL processes and organization.
• You possess expertise in performing risk analyses and issue management.
• You have experience managing large-scale budgets and resource planning.
• You are fluent in Dutch at a C2 level.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with strategic stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of Prince2, PMBok, or MSP methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum frameworks.
• Knowledge of the CyFun framework.
• Previous experience working within a government environment.

• Start date: 14/07/2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Antwerp
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers