Freelance Security Project Manager (Cybersecurity) M/V/X

Aptronics; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 133 920 - 178 560; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Long-term freelance assignment

Autonomy and ownership

Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity

Résumé du poste

Aptronics in Zwijndrecht, Belgium is seeking an experienced Freelance Security Project Manager to lead critical cybersecurity initiatives. This hybrid role (3 days onsite) is full-time on a freelance contract, starting ASAP through December 2026 with possible extension.

You will coordinate with Security Architects, Infra teams and senior stakeholders to ensure high-impact projects are delivered on time. Responsibilities include structuring initiatives, end-to-end delivery, governance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing IT or Cybersecurity projects.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise security initiatives.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and security architecture.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.

Responsabilités

• Restart and structure strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery from planning to implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Security and Business.
• Manage project scope, planning, budget, quality and risk.
• Remove blockers and proactively drive project execution.
• Report project progress to Security Leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure strong governance, documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Contribute to technical discussions while maintaining a delivery-focused mindset.

Connaissances

Project management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Delivery leadership

Independent coordination

Description du poste

Location: Zwijndrecht, Belgium (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Contract: Freelance (Full-time) Start date: ASAP Duration: Until at least December 2026 (extension possible)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Security Project Manager to lead the recovery and successful delivery of critical cybersecurity initiatives within a large international industrial enterprise.

This assignment is ideal for a senior project manager who combines excellent delivery capabilities with a solid understanding of enterprise cybersecurity environments.

Working alongside Security Architects, Infrastructure teams and senior business stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring high-impact security projects are delivered successfully.

Your Responsibilities

• Restart and structure strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery from planning to implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Security and Business.
• Manage project scope, planning, budget, quality and risk.
• Remove blockers and proactively drive project execution.
• Report project progress to Security Leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure strong governance, documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Contribute to technical discussions while maintaining a delivery-focused mindset.

Projects

• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Infrastructure Security

Your Profile

We are looking for someone who brings both technical credibility and strong project leadership.

• 5+ years of experience managing IT or Cybersecurity projects.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise security initiatives.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and security architecture.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.
• Hands-on attitude with a pragmatic problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with NAC solutions.
• Experience with PIM or IAM implementations.
• Industrial or manufacturing environment experience.

What's Offered

• Long-term freelance assignment.
• High-impact cybersecurity programme.
• Significant autonomy and ownership.
• Collaboration with senior security professionals.
• Possibility of contract extension beyond 2026.

If you have a proven track record of delivering cybersecurity projects in enterprise environments and enjoy working at the intersection of technology, security and business, we would be pleased to hear from you.