Cybersecurity Program Manager (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Axians Emirates, an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi (a subsidiary of VINCI Energies), is a dedicated business unit specializing in the deployment and maintenance of telecom infrastructure, access control, and CCTV systems.

🔐 With strong capabilities in cybersecurity design and implementation, as well as ICT engineering and construction, Axians Emirates delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of critical sectors.

🛠️ Our services cover the full project lifecycle — from engineering, integration, and installation to commissioning and maintenance — with a focus on security, telecommunications, and information systems for clients in the oil & gas and defense industries.

🌍 With the support of the Axians network (VINCI Energies), Axians Emirates delivers reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.


Job Summary

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager (Governance, Risk & Compliance) to support one of our clients in leading cybersecurity risk and compliance initiatives across a large and complex enterprise environment. The role involves driving governance activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of risk and compliance programs that support business and regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities

· Act as the overall lead for cybersecurity risk and compliance engagements, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.

· Own and drive the execution of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance programs across complex enterprise environments.

· Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to multidisciplinary teams delivering cybersecurity risk and compliance services.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for senior business, technology, and security stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout engagements.

· Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, compliance activities, and risk treatment initiatives.

· Ensure risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges are proactively identified, managed, and escalated where appropriate.

· Lead stakeholder workshops, governance forums, and management discussions to support decision-making and risk-based prioritization.

· Review and validate key deliverables, reports, and recommendations prior to executive or management presentation.

· Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance practices.

· Mentor and support consultants and junior team members, promoting consistent delivery standards and quality.

Requirements

· 12+ years of experience in delivering cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs within the Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Critical Infrastructure sectors.

· Proven experience (mandatory) leading large-scale cybersecurity risk and compliance programs within complex enterprise environments.

· Demonstrated track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing the delivery of multiple concurrent workstreams.

· Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and delivery risks in dynamic environments.


Why join us ?

🧬 Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!

🚀 A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up

🏫 Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group

🙏🏼 Close and supportive management

💶 Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan

🥇 Pride in shared achievements

☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)

🦺 Commitment to the health and safety of our employees

👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA

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