Senior Project Manager

Harvey Nash; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

International team

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Senior PKI Project Manager / PKI Architect to lead large-scale PKI transformation, implementation, and governance initiatives. You will design, implement and continuously improve the PKI ecosystem, collaborating with security, infrastructure, suppliers, and business stakeholders.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and European citizenship eligible for Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in Project Management, PKI, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT projects in line with PMO standards, budgets, scopes and quality objectives.

Skills

PKI

Cybersecurity

Project management

IAM

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT

Tools

VPN technologies

Email encryption

Cryptography tools

Security auditing tools

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior PKI Project Manager / PKI Architect to lead complex Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) transformation, implementation, and governance initiatives. This role combines strong project management expertise with deep technical knowledge of PKI environments, digital certificates, encryption technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing large-scale IT projects while driving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's PKI ecosystem. This position requires close collaboration with security teams, infrastructure teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant digital trust services.

Important: Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience and be European citizens eligible for Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage and deliver highly complex IT projects in accordance with PMO standards, agreed budgets, timelines, scope, and quality objectives.
• Define project strategies, long-term goals, roadmaps, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Participate in steering committees, working groups, and project governance meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, quality plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Produce regular status reports and communicate project progress to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with business and technical stakeholders to secure support and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Liaise with programme managers, external vendors, suppliers, and account managers.
• Manage project change requests and ensure appropriate governance and approvals.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to project team members while fostering continuous professional development.

PKI Architecture & Engineering

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise PKI solutions.
• Manage PKI services supporting secure communications, digital certificates, encryption, authentication, and digital signatures.
• Oversee PKI-related procurement activities, including tender preparation, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and contract management.
• Define PKI architecture standards and technology roadmaps.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and scalability of PKI infrastructure.

Security Audits & Risk Management

• Conduct security assessments, audits, and vulnerability analyses of PKI environments.
• Identify security risks and develop remediation plans.
• Support compliance reviews and security certification initiatives.
• Ensure secure lifecycle management of certificates, keys, and cryptographic assets.

Security Integration & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, network, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
• Integrate PKI solutions with enterprise security technologies, including:
• VPN solutions
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions
• Network security platforms

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure PKI services comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Promote adherence to cybersecurity best practices and governance frameworks.
• Support compliance with standards such as:
• NIST
• ISO 27001
• ISO/IEC standards
• Security and risk management frameworks

Documentation & Training

• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical and operational documentation.
• Create procedures, standards, and operational guides.
• Deliver training and knowledge-transfer sessions on PKI concepts, processes, and best practices.
• Support operational teams with PKI expertise and guidance.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in Project Management, PKI, Cybersecurity, or Information Security.
• Proven experience leading complex IT transformation and infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with enterprise PKI environments and cryptographic technologies.
• Experience managing external suppliers and technology vendors.

Technical Skills

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Digital Certificates and Certificate Lifecycle Management
• Cryptography and Encryption Technologies

Digital Signatures

Security Architecture

Security Auditing

Vulnerability Assessment

Network Security

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

VPN Technologies

Email Encryption Solutions

Security Governance and Compliance

Project Management Skills

• Project Planning and Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget and Resource Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Change Management
• Reporting and Governance

Standards & Frameworks

Knowledge of:

• NIST
• ISO 27001
• ISO/IEC Security Standards
• Information Security Governance Frameworks

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• PMP, Prince2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or security-related certifications.
• Vendor-specific PKI certifications and experience.
• Experience within highly regulated environments or public sector organizations.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

European citizenship required for Security Clearance eligibility

Ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment

What We Offer

• Challenging, high-impact cybersecurity and PKI projects.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a security-critical environment.
• Collaboration with experienced security and infrastructure professionals.
• Long-term engagement within a dynamic international team.