Project Manager – NIS2 & ISO 27001

Our client, a prominent public sector organization, is seeking a Project Manager to drive critical cybersecurity compliance initiatives. This role focuses on the implementation of international security standards and legislative requirements while overseeing subprojects related to information and documentation management.

• Coordinate the implementation of ISO 27001 and NIS2 standards across the organization.
• Manage subprojects focused on Microsoft Purview and the lifecycle of information management.
• Ensure the timely documentation of processes and procedural changes in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Monitor and motivate team members to achieve project milestones and collect necessary evidence for audits.
• Apply rigorous project management techniques to oversee risk, issues, scope, and budget for large-scale initiatives.

• You have 3+ years of experience as a project manager within infrastructure or development environments.
• You bring 3+ years of experience managing project scope, budget (minimum €1 million), and quality.
• You possess 2+ years of experience with ISO 27001 implementation.
• You have professional knowledge of the NIS2 directive and PRINCE2 or PMBOK methodologies.
• You hold an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification.
• You're proactive, communicative, and able to work independently with a strong sense of ownership.
• You are fluent in Dutch at a C2 level.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Purview and the Cyberfundamentals (CyFun) framework.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and information and documentation management.
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office.

• Start date: 24/08/2026.
• Duration: until 30/04/2027.
• Work regime: Full-time.
• Location: Gent and Brussel.
• Working model: Hybrid.
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.