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Senior Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

Digital
(Project) Management
Bachelor, Master
Expert (10+)
Location
Brussels, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, Hybrid

Our client, a public sector organization dedicated to national security, is looking for a Senior Security Project Manager to oversee various security-related initiatives. The role involves coordinating multiple teams, aligning project schedules, and ensuring the smooth rollout of security solutions while managing budgets and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain contact with various team leaders to align planning and report progress to management.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle including budget monitoring, quality control, and comprehensive reporting.
  • Conduct risk analysis on project plans and proactively propose mitigation strategies or alternatives.
  • Communicate technical changes and project updates clearly to diverse stakeholders.
  • Coach team members in project follow-up and ensure high-quality documentation.
  • Facilitate the integration of traditional project management standards with Agile methodologies across different teams.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in project management across multiple domains.
  • 5+ years of specialized experience managing Cybersecurity projects.
  • Experience leading and coordinating projects involving at least 5 different teams.
  • Proven knowledge of project management standards such as PMBOK, Prince2, or RUP.
  • Practical experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or Lean.
  • Experience with Compliance reporting and ticketing systems like JIRA.
  • High-level understanding of secure configurations for Networking, Servers, Windows, Linux, and Android.
  • Knowledge of IT security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, or DORA.
  • Strong communication skills and a result-oriented, proactive mindset.
  • You are fluent in Dutch or French with a solid knowledge of the other language and English.

Nice to Haves

  • Basic knowledge of security concepts such as Zero Trust, SIEM, SOAR, PKI, DevSecOps, IAM, and PAM.
  • Experience with security monitoring and response tools.
  • Willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Offer

  • Start date: After security clearance.
  • Duration: Long-term project.
  • Work regime: Full-time.
  • Location: Brussels.
  • Working model: Onsite (5 days per week).
  • Contract: Open to both permanent employees and freelancers.
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