Information Security Project Manager (Banking & Data Protection) | Dicetek UAE | United Arab Emirates

Dicetek UAE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek UAE is seeking an experienced Information Security Project Manager to lead strategic cybersecurity and data protection initiatives within the banking and financial services sector. You will oversee end-to-end security projects, ensure regulatory compliance, manage risks, and drive the delivery of information security programs aligned with business objectives.

You will collaborate with security architects, technology teams, risk management, and vendors to deliver security initiatives on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field and professional cybersecurity knowledge.
• Minimum 6+ years of Information Security, Cybersecurity or Data Protection Project Management experience in BFSI.
• Experience leading security projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of security architecture principles and SDLC security requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, UAE IAS, GDPR, UAE Data Protection).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Information Security and Data Protection projects within banking sector.
• Manage scope, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across infrastructure, apps, cloud, and business systems.
• Ensure compliance with information security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for security risks.
• Facilitate collaboration between security teams, business stakeholders, vendors and delivery teams.
• Oversee security control implementation and remediation programs.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory assessments.
• Integrate security requirements into SDLC processes.
• Provide governance updates and executive-level reporting.

Skills

Information Security

Cybersecurity

Data Protection

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

SDLC Security

Vulnerability Management

Security Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Vendor Coordination

Education

Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

JIRA

Asana

Job description

Job Title: Information Security Project Manager (Banking & Data Protection) | Dicetek UAE | United Arab Emirates

Recruiting Company: Dicetek UAE

Job Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Banking & Financial Services (BFSI) | Cybersecurity | Data Protection

Experience Required: Minimum 6+ Years

Position Summary

Dicetek UAE is seeking an experienced Information Security Project Manager to lead strategic cybersecurity and data protection initiatives within a banking and financial services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex security projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating technology risks, and driving the successful delivery of information security programs aligned with business objectives.

Detailed Job Description

As an Information Security Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of cybersecurity and data protection projects across critical banking systems and technology platforms. Working closely with security architects, technology teams, risk management functions, business stakeholders, and external vendors, you will ensure security initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with industry regulations and standards. The role requires a strong blend of project management expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and risk management capabilities. You will play a key role in safeguarding enterprise assets, enhancing security controls, and supporting the organization’s overall cyber resilience strategy. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to large-scale security transformation programs within a highly regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Information Security and Data Protection projects within the banking sector.
• Manage project scope, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and business systems.
• Ensure compliance with information security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Conduct project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for technology and security risks.
• Facilitate collaboration between security teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and project delivery teams.
• Oversee security control implementation, remediation programs, and compliance initiatives.
• Support cyber threat assessment activities and security architecture reviews.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Track project performance and provide executive-level reporting and governance updates.
• Manage technology and application risk controls throughout project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across information security and data protection programs.
• Support audit readiness activities and regulatory compliance assessments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Data Protection Project Management within the BFSI sector.
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity and information security projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of application and technology security architecture principles.
• Experience conducting cyber threat assessments and security risk evaluations.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) security requirements and secure development practices.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, data protection technologies, vulnerability management, and application security.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology risk management and application control frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection standards including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, UAE IAS, GDPR, and UAE Data Protection regulations.
• Strong understanding of banking technology environments and financial services security requirements.
• Ability to facilitate technical and business discussions across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, JIRA, Asana, or similar project management platforms.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience leading enterprise security transformation or regulatory compliance programs.
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and modern cybersecurity architectures.
• Experience managing third-party security assessments and vendor risk programs.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and security operations environments.
• Exposure to enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Experience within large banking or financial institutions across the Middle East region.

Preferred Certifications

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)
• Agile PM
• PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional)

Recruitment Pro Tip

For Information Security Project Management roles, hiring managers place significant emphasis on proven delivery of security and compliance programs. Highlight specific cybersecurity projects you have led, applicable regulations addressed (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSP, GDPR, etc.), project budgets managed, risks mitigated, and measurable business outcomes achieved to demonstrate both security expertise and project leadership capability.