Program Manager - Cybersecurity (Lisbon - Hybrid)

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If you share our vision, join us!

Right now, we are looking for a Program Manager - Cybersecurity for a client on our Talent Team

Your responsibilities include:

• Manage the cybersecurity program, including budget planning, approval processes, execution monitoring, and coordination across stakeholder teams.
  
• Monitor cybersecurity risk mitigation projects and track the implementation of key security controls.
  
• Report cybersecurity risks, activities, and project status to stakeholders and management.
  
• Maintain project tracking, including project plans, execution status, risks, dependencies, and blockers.
  
• Coordinate risk mitigation activities with different areas of the organization.
  
• Identify and address cybersecurity risks within ongoing projects, ensuring appropriate security controls are implemented.
  
• Manage cybersecurity steering committees and internal communication channels, including agenda preparation, communication strategy definition, and stakeholder coordination.
  
• Support budget management activities, including annual budget preparation and execution monitoring.
  
• Support the preparation of annual cybersecurity activity plans.
  
• Ensure clear communication among stakeholders and maintain up-to-date project and technical documentation.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity processes and procedures.
  

You must have:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience combining technical and management capabilities.
  
• Relevant experience in program management or complex project management, preferably within cybersecurity.
  
• Experience preparing management reports on risks and operational activities, including steering committees.
  
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, Scrum, Agile, etc.).
  
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira).
  
• Knowledge of information security, cybersecurity standards, and frameworks (ISO, NIST, etc.).
  
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multidisciplinary workgroups.
  
• Strong conflict management and stakeholder coordination skills.
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to identify and manage cybersecurity risks.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
  
• Proactive mindset and strong initiative.
  
• Resilience, adaptability to change, and ability to manage ambiguity.
  
• Critical thinking and results-oriented mindset.
  
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
  
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  

We value:

• Knowledge of security technologies.
  
• Knowledge of risk management and compliance.
  
• Experience or knowledge within the telecommunications sector.
  
• Knowledge of European cybersecurity and sector-specific regulations, including NIS2, DORA, GDPR, and SIRSCE.
  

We offer:

• Regular professional development;
  
• Health insurance, with family package;
  
• Office facilities for meals and snacks;
  
• Regular teambuilding programs;
  
• Friendly workplace.
  

Workplace: Hybrid – Lisbon.

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