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IT Project Manager – Certificate Lifecycle Management / PKI Job ID: JP055115

Summary

The IT Project Manager will lead the initial assessment and Proof of Concept phases for implementing Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Private Key Infrastructure (PKI). The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project governance, and preparing business cases for security infrastructure projects.

IT Project Manager – Certificate Lifecycle Management / PKI

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the first two phases of a project focused on implementing Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) for qualified digital certificates and a Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) for internal certificates.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and monitor the project's initial phases.
  • Oversee the mapping of certificate-bearing assets and risk assessment.
  • Lead the Proof of Concept with the selected Certificate Authority and prepare the business case.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Development, Infrastructure, Security, ITIL and Monitoring.
  • Coordinate architects, PKI/security experts and infrastructure engineers.
  • Manage project governance, budget tracking and reporting to senior management.
  • Prepare decision-making materials for the project steering committee.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in IT Project Management, preferably in security or infrastructure environments.
  • Good knowledge of digital certificates, PKI and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM).
  • Ability to coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams without direct hierarchical authority.
  • Knowledge of ACME, SCEP and API integration is a plus.
  • Experience in public or semi-public environments is an advantage.
  • Awareness of NIS2, crypto-agility and post-quantum transition is a plus.
  • Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile is an advantage.

Languages

  • French: Native
  • Dutch: Nice to have
  • English: Nice to have

Assignment

  • Location: Brussels
  • Work regime: Hybrid
  • Duration: Minimum 7 months
  • Workload: Part-time
  • Focus: Project phases 1 & 2 (assessment and Proof of Concept)

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