Description
Job Title: Project Manager – Post-Quantum Cryptography
________________________________________
Location:
Brussels - La Hulpe (2 days/week at the office)
________________________________________
Role overview:
As part of the Business Applications Services (BAS) Tribe, our mission is to deliver and continuously enhance Ordering, Billing, Finance, and Provisioning services while evolving our on-premises and cloud technology stack. Several years into this transformation journey, we are advancing the consolidation and modernization of our technology landscape and seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead initiatives focused on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
If you are a hands-on, versatile Project Manager with a passion for Security and Operational Excellence, and thrive in a cross-cultural, agile environment, you might be the person we are looking for. Our environment is dynamic and ever-evolving, so curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential attributes.
Reporting to a Leadership member and working closely with Product Owners and the Engineering Lead, you will drive a multi-year program, coordinating technical teams, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with emerging quantum-safe security standards. Key responsibilities include program planning, progress tracking, and maintaining effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
You will join a diverse Tribe of 170+ enthusiastic professionals, spread across two main locations (Belgium & Malaysia). We value collaboration, continuous learning, open feedback, and a strong team mindset.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities:
• Project Management: Define project roadmap, set milestones, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery.
• Technical Coordination: Collaborate with all squads in our tribe, including product owners and Engineer Lead, and our company cybersecurity Partners.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance: Stay up to date with NIST recommendations and other guidelines for PQC migration.
• Risk Management: Identify risks related to cryptographic transition and develop mitigating actions.
• Communication: Enable a PQC community within the Tribe. Provide regular status and reporting to the tribe leadership and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee allocated budgets and optimize resource utilization.
________________________________________
Required Skills:
• 7+ years of experience in IT project management, ideally in cybersecurity or cryptography.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols and post-quantum security challenges.
• Professional English language skills
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (Jira, MS Project).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to cybersecurity challenges
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, international environment
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Passionate for continuous improvement and high-quality work deliverables
• Inclusive, collaborative, delivery-focused and with strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
________________________________________
Qualifications:
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Project management certifications (PMP, Prince2) and/or cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM) are a plus.