Senior Project Manager – Security & NIS2

Our client, a prominent public sector organization, is seeking a professional to lead security initiatives within a comprehensive compliance program. The role focuses on managing ICT security projects to ensure organizational alignment with international standards and managing the transition of technical solutions into operational status.

• Manage the successful implementation of ICT security projects with a focus on planning, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Lead the service transition process to ensure security solutions reach operational status with proper procedures and support.
• Coordinate the timely delivery and quality control of evidence and documentation for audit readiness and compliance reporting.
• Execute change management processes and communication plans to support project evolution within the organization.
• Provide advisory support to management and business units while facilitating cross-departmental collaboration.
• Guide and motivate project teams and involved staff throughout the project lifecycle.

• You bring 8+ years of project management experience including WBS, KPI management, and cost-time-quality control.
• You possess professional experience in at least three security domains such as IAM, PAM, PIM, DLP, or Network Security.
• You're certified in or have proven experience with PRINCE2 or other formal project management methodologies.
• You have experience or certification in security frameworks such as NIS2, ISO27001, NIST, or DORA.
• You bring experience in delivering project documentation and evidence for audit and compliance purposes.
• You have experience in Change Management and stakeholder alignment for projects with organizational impact.
• You're proactive and possess strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills.
• You possess a written summary (maximum 20 lines) outlining essential components of an enterprise security program and its contribution to risk management.
• You are fluent in Dutch or French with passive knowledge of the other and active knowledge of English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with DRP, Threat Modelling, and DB-anonymization.
• Knowledge of Central Logging and Endpoint Security.
• Familiarity with visualization techniques for technical reporting.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: long-term (project until April 2027)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid with partial telework
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers