IT Security Program Manager (NIS2 / Cybersecurity)
Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)
Full-time | Contract until December 2026 (9 months)
About the Role
We are looking for an IT Security Program Manager to lead a portfolio of cybersecurity and compliance initiatives within a public-sector digital transformation environment.
You will manage multiple strategic projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment with security standards, regulatory frameworks (including NIS2), and organizational objectives. This is a high-impact role requiring strong program management, stakeholder coordination, and cybersecurity understanding.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Delivery
* Define scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables for multiple cybersecurity projects
* Build detailed project plans, timelines, resource plans, and communication strategies
* Ensure successful delivery across all phases (initiation execution closure)
Budget & Financial Management
* Establish and manage project and program budgets
* Monitor costs vs forecasts and perform variance analysis
* Ensure optimal ROI and cost control
Risk & Dependency Management
* Maintain a structured RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
* Identify and manage inter-project dependencies and critical paths
* Implement mitigation strategies and escalation when necessary
Governance & Reporting
* Lead governance bodies such as steering committees and executive reviews
* Provide consolidated reporting on progress, risks, and performance
* Support decision-making with data-driven insights and trade-offs (cost–time–quality)
Cybersecurity Coordination
* Oversee key cybersecurity initiatives, including:
o Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DRP, RTO/RPO)
o Security monitoring and traceability (SIEM / SOC)
o Third-party and supply chain risk management
* Ensure alignment with security frameworks and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Management
* Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders
* Facilitate collaboration across IT, security, infrastructure, and business teams
* Translate technical challenges into business risks and priorities
Methodologies & Tools
* Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches
* Use recognized frameworks such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, and ITIL
* Maintain structured documentation:
o Project Charter
o Project Management Plan (PMP)
o Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
o RAID log & decision logs
* Facilitate key rituals: stand-ups, milestone reviews, retrospectives
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Program or Project Manager in cybersecurity or IT transformation
* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains (SIEM, SOC, BCP/DRP, risk management)
* Expertise in program governance, reporting, and stakeholder management
* Experience managing complex, multi-project environments
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
* Experience with NIS2 or similar regulatory frameworks
* Background in public sector IT environments
* Familiarity with BI/reporting tools
* Experience with MS Project or similar planning tools
Languages
* French – Native proficiency
Work Environment
* Hybrid setup within a collaborative cybersecurity and transformation team
* Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale security initiatives
* Strategic role with direct exposure to executive-level decision-making
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