Freelance Cybersecurity Project Manager (NIS2)

Freelance NIS2 Cybersecurity Project Manager

What the Project is About

A global high-tech industrial manufacturing organization is undertaking a strategic cybersecurity compliance initiative in line with the new NIS2 directive.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end NIS2 compliance project, aligning with both internal IT/security teams and external regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate gap assessments and audits in collaboration with internal GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) functions and third-party assessors.
• Translate legal and regulatory obligations into actionable technical and procedural deliverables.
• Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, budgets, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Organize cross-functional workshops to assess cyber risks, define security controls, and align stakeholders across Security, Infrastructure, and OT/ICS teams.
• Manage the implementation of key compliance domains such as vulnerability management, business continuity, access control, asset inventory, and incident response.
• Report to senior stakeholders, including CISO-level executives and Business Unit leadership, with regular updates, KPIs, and risk escalations.
• Support the formalization of security documentation, including policies, playbooks, training materials, and audit evidence.
• Oversee third-party risk evaluations and ensure supply chain cybersecurity compliance.
• Act as a liaison between Legal, IT Security, Infrastructure, and Operational departments for policy alignment and incident response readiness.

Requirements for the Candidate

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of IT Project Management experience, with at least 3 years focused on cybersecurity initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving compliance with EU directives or regulations (NIS, GDPR, ISO27001, or similar).
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT Infrastructure, including networks, data centres, cloud services (Azure/AWS), and endpoint security.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments is highly beneficial.

Technology & Skills:

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO27001).
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and identity/access management platforms.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder environments and coordinating technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to write and present clearly at both technical and executive levels.
• Proficient in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar).

Bonuses:

• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Experience with NIS2 implementation in a European multinational context.
• Knowledge of OT/ICS environments and their unique cybersecurity challenges.

Details:

• Start Date: Immediately
• Contract Length: 12 Months
• Contract Type: Freelance
• Location: Liege
• Hours Per Week: Full Time
• Onsite Policy: 2-3 Days Per Week
• Language: French OR Dutch