Senior Project Manager – Security & NIS2

Pauwels Consulting; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pauwels Consulting seeks a seasoned professional to lead security initiatives within a comprehensive compliance program. You will manage ICT security projects to ensure alignment with international standards and oversee the transition of technical solutions into operational status.

You will coordinate audits, lead change management, and provide strategic advisory to management while guiding cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience with WBS, KPI management and cost-time-quality control.
• Experience in at least three security domains such as IAM, PAM, PIM, DLP, or Network Security.
• PRINCE2 or other formal project management methodologies.
• Security frameworks such as NIS2, ISO27001, NIST, or DORA.
• Experience in delivering project documentation and evidence for audit/compliance purposes.
• Change management and stakeholder alignment for organizational-impact projects.
• Proactive leadership and coaching abilities.
• Written summary (max 20 lines) outlining enterprise security program components and risk management.

Responsabilités

• Manage ICT security projects focusing on planning, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Lead the service transition process to operational security status with proper procedures and support.
• Coordinate evidence and documentation for audit readiness and compliance reporting.
• Execute change management processes and communication plans to support project evolution.
• Provide advisory support to management and business units with cross-department collaboration.
• Guide and motivate project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Connaissances

Project management

WBS

KPI management

Cost control

Time management

Quality control

IAM

PAM

PIM

DLP

Network security

PRINCE2

ISO27001

NIST

DORA

Audit documentation

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Our client, a prominent public sector organization, is seeking a professional to lead security initiatives within a comprehensive compliance program. The role focuses on managing ICT security projects to ensure organizational alignment with international standards and managing the transition of technical solutions into operational status.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful implementation of ICT security projects with a focus on planning, budget, quality, and risk management.


• Lead the service transition process to ensure security solutions reach operational status with proper procedures and support.


• Coordinate the timely delivery and quality control of evidence and documentation for audit readiness and compliance reporting.


• Execute change management processes and communication plans to support project evolution within the organization.


• Provide advisory support to management and business units while facilitating cross-departmental collaboration.


• Guide and motivate project teams and involved staff throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• You bring 8+ years of project management experience including WBS, KPI management, and cost-time-quality control.


• You possess professional experience in at least three security domains such as IAM, PAM, PIM, DLP, or Network Security.


• You're certified in or have proven experience with PRINCE2 or other formal project management methodologies.


• You have experience or certification in security frameworks such as NIS2, ISO27001, NIST, or DORA.


• You bring experience in delivering project documentation and evidence for audit and compliance purposes.


• You have experience in Change Management and stakeholder alignment for projects with organizational impact.


• You're proactive and possess strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills.


• You possess a written summary (maximum 20 lines) outlining essential components of an enterprise security program and its contribution to risk management.


• You are fluent in Dutch or French with passive knowledge of the other and active knowledge of English.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with DRP, Threat Modelling, and DB-anonymization.


• Knowledge of Central Logging and Endpoint Security.


• Familiarity with visualization techniques for technical reporting.

Offer

• Start date: ASAP


• Duration: long-term (project until April 2027)


• Work regime: Full-time


• Location: Brussels


• Working model: Hybrid with partial telework


• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers