Cybersecurity Project Manager

• Manages effectively and efficiently the project within its complete lifecycle and scope.
• Establishes and manages project controls in order to ensure that the milestones are met and project products delivered on time and within scope and the business goals are enabled.
• Assures and controls quality of the project deliverables.
• Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of the project.
• Liaise with Project Board and other key stakeholders.
• Assigns and controls the tasks, authorizes work packages, balance priorities and workload in the team, motivates project team members.
• Plans and controls project products delivery processes.
• Manages effective communication within the project and with external environment of the project.
• Produces project management products (like plans, logs, schedules). Defines the responsibilities of parties involved in the project.
• Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports and project presentations.
• Organizes and conducts project meetings.

• Master's degree plus 10 years of IT relevant professional experience
• Minimum English language skills (CEFR): B2
• Minimum 8 years of experience at similar position
• Required Certificates (At least 4 certifications are required as follows):

1. At least 2 certifications among Cybersecurity domain:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or an equivalent certification
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or an equivalent certification
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or an equivalent certification
• ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate or an equivalent certification

2. At least 2 certifications among Project and IT Service Management domain:

• PM² Advanced or an equivalent certification
• Prince2 Practitioner or an equivalent certification
• Each equivalent certification must be recognized internationally (subject to acceptance as a valid credential by the Contracting Authority).

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and controls, and risk management expertise (e.g. knowledge of Defence-in-depth and ‘Zero-trust’ Security Architectures; knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management etc.)
• Possesses a thorough understanding of IT and its application to business needs.
• In-depth understanding of legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and compliance.
• Understanding of the principles of best practice security as embodied in ISO27001 or NIST cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

• Advanced project management skills, including risk and quality management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Vendor and procurement management skills.
• Presents excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality written material and presentations for a variety of audiences.

Specific Requirements

• In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices.
• Broad architectural background with full-lifecycle experience of delivering IT Security solutions.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in working with project supporting methodologies and tools: PM², PMP, PRINCE, ServiceNow.
• Knowledge and experience in managing cybersecurity projects for EU classified environments.
• Experience in supporting management of resources, budgets, and priorities for programme/project/portfolios related to cybersecurity investments.
• PMP or an equivalent certification
• ITIL Foundation or an equivalent certification