Project Manager - Cybersecurity

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a focus on cybersecurity to manage project planning and execution. This role involves stakeholder coordination, risk management, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5-8 years of project management experience, and relevant certifications. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in IT project management.
• At least 3 years focused on cybersecurity or information risk management.
• Understanding of network/application security, cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans for the initiative.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with the project.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

IT Security

WAF

CDN

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Master's degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

Tools

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

AWS

Job description

Technical/Core Skills Required

IT Security, WAF, CDN

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans for the initiative, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the agreed goals.
2. Risk Management: Identify, assess, report on and proactively manage risks associated the project.
3. Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with multiple teams within IT to ensure successful project delivery. Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to executive stakeholders.
4. Vendor and Tool Management: Participate in the evaluation and selection of the product from vendors. Manage the implementation efforts with the vendor team with strict governance and controls to ensure timely delivery.
5. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, risk assessments, test results, and final reports. Produce metrics and dashboards to measure project success and security posture improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 3 years focused on cybersecurity or information risk management.

Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2

Technical Skills: Understanding of network and application security, cloud environments (primarily AWS), WAF, CDN and Bot Management.

Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt to evolving threats and business needs.