Project Manager - Cybersecurity

Koitecc Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koitecc Solutions is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead projects in Dubai. This role requires a strong focus on project planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination, particularly in cybersecurity initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5-8 years of IT project management experience, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2. Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills in IT security and cloud environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of IT project management experience, with at least 3 years in cybersecurity or information risk management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is necessary.
• Strong understanding of network and application security.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Identify and manage risks associated with the project.
• Collaborate with IT teams for successful project delivery.
• Manage vendor and tool implementation efforts.
• Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for the project.

Skills

IT Security

WAF

CDN

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Project Management tools (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Cloud environments (primarily 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.