Project Manager Cybersecurity

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in cybersecurity is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager with extensive experience in project planning and execution. The ideal candidate will manage cybersecurity initiatives while coordinating with stakeholders, overseeing vendor relations, and maintaining project documentation. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong soft skills are essential for this role, which focuses on delivering projects aligned with business needs and agile threats in cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in IT project management.
• At least 3 years focused on cybersecurity or information risk management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans for initiatives.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks.
• Collaborate with multiple teams within IT for project delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships and implementation.
• Maintain detailed project documentation.

Skills

IT Security

WAF

CDN

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

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 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.