Project Manager Cybersecurity

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As a senior Project Manager, you have over 5 years of experience in managing (a portfolio of related) projects and their value streams :

- You create the business case and other relevant factors.

- You manage the (project) team and all relevant stakeholders towards the defined objectives;

- You work with development teams to size the objectives and provide input for prioritization;

- You create the estimates for the execution of the project plan, product deliveries, milestones, metrics;

- You identify the risks and manage the related contingency plans;

- You track the progress, follow up on the schedules and mitigate slippages;

- You ensure that the necessary environment (hardware and software) is available for the project.

Next to a proven experience in Project Management, you have the following core competences : Coaching, Collaborating, Critical thinking, Decision making, Effective communication, Group facilitation, Priority management, Result driven.

ISO/IEC 27001 Project Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced ISO/IEC 27001 Project Manager to lead and coordinate the implementation, certification, and ongoing improvement of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the ISO 27001 program end-to-end: from gap analysis and roadmap definition to certification support and continuous compliance. You will work closely with IT, security, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure information security controls are effectively designed, implemented, and embedded across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

ISO 27001 Program Management

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of an ISO/IEC 27001-compliant ISMS

• Plan, execute, and monitor the ISO 27001 program, including scope definition, milestones, timelines, and dependencies

• Coordinate certification and surveillance audits with external auditors

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Conduct or coordinate gap analyses, risk assessments, and maturity assessments

• Ensure alignment with related frameworks and regulations (e.g. NIS2, DORA, GDPR, internal security policies)

• Maintain core ISMS documentation (policies, procedures, risk register, Statement of Applicability, improvement plans)

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Act as the central point of contact for ISO 27001 across IT, business, and audit stakeholders

• Support control owners in implementing and evidencing security controls

• Drive awareness and adoption of information security practices across teams

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor ISMS performance and define improvement initiatives

• Track non-conformities, corrective actions, and management actions

• Prepare management reporting and support management reviews

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Program Manager in information security, risk, or compliance

• Hands-on experience with ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and/or certification

• Strong knowledge of ISMS concepts: risk management, Annex A controls, SoA, internal audits

• Experience working with auditors, regulators, or internal assurance teams

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives

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Skills & Competencies

• Excellent project management skills (planning, coordination, follow-up)

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification

• Experience with related standards or frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 27701, COBIT, ITIL)

• Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIS2, DORA)

• Experience in large or financial institutions

• Structured, detail-oriented, and documentation-focused

• Able to balance pragmatism with compliance requirements

• Comfortable working in complex, regulated environments