Cybersecurity Director jobs in United Arab Emirates
Project Manager - Cybersecurity
Job summary
A leading IT consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a focus on cybersecurity. The role involves comprehensive project planning, risk management, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should have 5–8 years of project management experience and relevant certifications. This position requires excellent leadership and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of IT security strategies.
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 required.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks.
- Collaborate with multiple teams for successful project delivery.
- Participate in vendor evaluation and tool selection.
- Maintain detailed project documentation and reporting.
Skills
Education
IT Security, WAF, CDN
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, report on and proactively manage risks associated with the project.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with multiple teams within IT to ensure successful project delivery. Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to executive stakeholders.
- 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.
- 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.
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