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