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We are looking for a Security Project Manager for a freelance project in Namur, Belgium. The position is Full-Time (5 days p/week) and hybrid over an initial duration of 14 Months, plus a high likelihood of extensions.

Contractual Details

Location: Namur, Belgium (50% onsite / 50% WFH)

Duration: 14 Months (plus a high likelihood of extensions)

B2B / Freelance / Contract

5 Days Per Week / Full-Time

Language Requirements: English + Dutch AND/OR French Fluent

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please only apply on this role if you can commit to a full-time / hybrid contract and meet the Language requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and drive the implementation of OTW’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. This role plays a critical part in achieving NIS2 certification and reinforcing our security posture through a structured, cross-departmental program built on the CCB's Cyber Fundamentals framework.

You will act as the conductor of our cybersecurity program—aligning initiatives with strategic priorities, ensuring coherence among technical projects, and maintaining regulatory compliance. You will be both strategic and operational, capable of planning and delivering concrete outcomes, such as a NIS2-aligned cybersecurity reference system (security cadastre).

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Strategy & Roadmap

• Define the overall approach and planning for NIS2 certification.
• Identify cybersecurity priorities and develop multi-year roadmaps.
• Deliver validated 1-year and 3-year cybersecurity roadmaps.

Program & Project Coordination

• Coordinate cross-cutting cybersecurity actions and supervise technical solution implementations by operational teams.
• Ensure project coherence and seamless integration into the IT ecosystem.
• Deliver regular progress reports on key cybersecurity projects.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Conduct risk assessments and maintain an actionable risk management plan.
• Monitor compliance with NIS1, NIS2, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
• Produce structured and usable compliance documentation (security cadastre).

Governance & KPI Reporting

• Lead cybersecurity governance activities, including steering committees.
• Develop dashboards to track KPIs, progress, and security performance.

Awareness & Stakeholder Engagement

• Promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization.
• Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams on best practices.
• Support change management initiatives and stakeholder adoption of new practices.

Required Profile

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute and deliver operationally.
• Effective prioritization based on risk, criticality, and available capacity.
• Up-to-date with cybersecurity trends, threats, and innovations.

Deliverable-Driven Mindset

• Proven ability to produce structured, compliant, and actionable documentation.
• Comfortable formalizing complex frameworks into usable reference systems.

Interpersonal Skills

• Inspiring leadership and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in translating technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Strong communication and organizational change management experience.

Key Deliverables

• 1-year and 3-year validated cybersecurity roadmaps.
• Risk Management Plan.
• KPI dashboards and steering documentation.
• Compliance documentation including the NIS2-aligned security cadastre.

If interested in this role, please apply on this job post or contact @Rhys Howells with your CV.

Good luck with your possible application!