Project Manager – Information Security

Dicetek LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicetek LLC in the UAE seeks an experienced Information Security / Data Protection Project Manager to lead security initiatives across banking IT systems. You will drive agile and waterfall projects, align with policy, and manage time, scope, and budget with stakeholders.

The role requires 6+ years in BFSI security programs, proficiency in risk controls, and expertise in standards such as ISO27001 and GDPR. Strong communication and facilitation skills are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 6+ years in information security / data protection project management in BFSI.
• Hands on experience in leading information security / cyber security projects.
• Expertise in information security standards (ISO27001, PCIDSS, GDPR, UAE Data Protection) and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of information security projects requirements (agile and waterfall).
• Coordinate with IT and PMO to define information security requirements per policy.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively.
• Support backlog/requirements gathering and balance priorities and scope.
• Ensure solutions adhere to security policy and regulatory standards.
• Drive measurable control improvements with internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Information security

Data protection

Project management

Risk & controls

Stakeholder facilitation

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Security architecture knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

MS SharePoint

MS Office

Asana

Job description

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• An Engineering Degree, with 6+ Years experience in Information Security / Data Protection Project Management in BFSI.
• Hands on experience in leading information security/ cyber security projects.
• Proficient in application/ technology architectural security design principles, cyber threat assessments, software development life cycle, firewalls, data protection/ security, vulnerability scanning, application security, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of technology and application risks and controls
• Proficient in application/ technology architectural design principles, cyber threat assessments, software development life cycle, firewalls, data protection/ security, vulnerability scanning, application security, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of technology and application risks and controls
• Expertise in Information Security & Data Protection standards (like ISO27001, PCIDSS, UAEIAS, SWIFTCSP, GDPR, UAE Data Protection, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of information Security, Data Protection and Banking / IT Systems.
• Ability to facilitate both technical and business discussions.
• Strong analytical mindset that allows you to deeply understand topics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with a knack for clear articulation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS project, MS Share Point, JIRA, Asana or other project management tools
• Certificates such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, Prince 2, PMP RMP, Agile PM, PMI-ACP, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of information security projects requirements (agile and waterfall) for implementation of business applications and technology systems and including time, scope, budget, etc.
• Manage the internal relationship with Information Technology (IT) and PMO process owners supporting the service, assisting with the definition and requirements of Information Security requirements in line with Bank’s Information Security Policy.
• Identification and proactive management of projects risks and issues
• Supporting the EPMO / IT Project Managers to manage the backlog/requirement gathering and guide the team in balancing the priorities and scope
• Ensure the implementation of business applications and technology solutions adhere to bank’s information security policy and regulatory standards by cultivating a strong risk and control environment.
• Drive transparent, quantifiable, and long-lasting control improvements by working together with the internal information security team and other project implementation team like EPMO, IT, Business teams, etc.