Cybersecurity Project Manager

About Cronos Europa

Cronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe’s digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation.

About the job

For an EU Agency based in Warsaw, we are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead and coordinate cybersecurity initiatives within a complex and security-sensitive environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery of cybersecurity projects while balancing business objectives, security requirements, quality standards, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity projects throughout their complete lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Establish and maintain project governance, controls, plans, schedules, and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure project objectives, milestones, and deliverables are achieved on time and within scope.
• Monitor project quality and ensure compliance with organisational standards and security requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes.
• Coordinate and communicate with project boards, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Plan, assign, and supervise project activities while balancing priorities and workloads.
• Organise and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and steering committees.
• Produce and maintain project documentation, including plans, schedules, logs, and status reports.
• Prepare and deliver management presentations, progress updates, and technical reports.
• Support the successful delivery of cybersecurity programmes and strategic security initiatives.

Profile requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent (EQF Level 7).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant IT experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in project management or a similar role.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
• Valid EU RESTRICTED (RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED) Security Clearance or willingness to undergo the security screening process, which must be initiated within the first 45 days of assignment.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, controls, and risk management practices.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, compliance requirements, and security governance principles.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and their alignment with business objectives.
• Excellent project management, risk management, and quality management capabilities.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality written documentation and executive-level presentations.
• At least four internationally recognised certifications, including: 1) Minimum two cybersecurity certifications such as: CISSP; CISA; CISM; ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate; Equivalent recognised certifications. 2) Minimum two project and service management certifications such as: PM² Advanced; PRINCE2 Practitioner; PMP; ITIL Foundation; Equivalent recognised certifications
• Experience managing cybersecurity projects in EU-classified or highly regulated environments.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools such as PM², PRINCE2, PMP, and ServiceNow.

Desired Assets

• Broad architectural understanding and experience delivering security solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing cybersecurity programmes, budgets, resources, and investment portfolios.
• Strong understanding of security policies, governance frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Experience working with European institutions, agencies, or international organisations is considered an asset.

If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos Europa!