Project Manager - Cybersecurity

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

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee cybersecurity initiatives. The role involves project planning, risk management, and collaboration with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have 5–8 years in project management, focusing on cybersecurity, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a dynamic environment requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in IT project management.
• At least 3 years focused on cybersecurity or information risk management.
• Certifications like PMP or PRINCE2 are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans ensuring timely delivery.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the project.
• Collaborate with teams for successful project delivery.

Skills

IT Security

WAF

CDN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Cloud environments (primarily AWS)

Bot Management

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 with 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.