Cybersecurity Program Manager

London Strategy; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead complex cybersecurity transformation programs. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of professional experience, including at least 8 years managing large-scale initiatives. Fluency in German and English, along with strong stakeholder management skills, is essential. This role offers competitive compensation and flexibility to travel if required, with an immediate start in a Europe-based remote setup.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Remote work flexibility

Travel if required

Qualifikationen

• 20+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management.
• Proven track record in global cybersecurity transformation.
• Native or fluent German with English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity transformation programs.
• Define program vision, scope, and KPIs.
• Oversee security solutions implementation and governance.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity knowledge

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Ausbildung

Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP)

PMP / PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Cloud Security

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly motivated Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex, multinational cybersecurity transformation programs. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, bringing both strategic oversight and deep technical understanding to ensure cybersecurity initiatives are successfully designed, executed, and embedded within client organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs from initiation through execution and transition.
• Define program vision, scope, roadmap, budgets, and KPIs in collaboration with C-level stakeholders.
• Establish governance structures, steering committees, and reporting mechanisms for senior leadership.
• Oversee implementation of security solutions, such us SIEM, SOC, IAM, DLP, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Ensure secure architecture design and alignment with enterprise IT strategies.
• Drive remediation of vulnerabilities, threat modelling, and incident response readiness.
• Ensure compliance with frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NIS2 and EU Cybersecurity Act.
• Evaluate and manage third-party vendors, tools, and managed security services.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and audit documentation.
• Advise clients on data protection, identity governance, and zero-trust adoption.
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and executive decision-makers.
• Translate complex cybersecurity challenges into clear business insights and investment cases.

Skills & Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience, with at least 8+ years leading cybersecurity program management initiatives.
• Proven track record managing large, global, and multi-year cybersecurity transformation programs.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise security domains (network, cloud, IAM, application, endpoint, data, and OT security).
• Strong familiarity with frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, CIS, GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence CIOs, CISOs, and senior executives.
• Native or fluent German, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both German and English.
• Consulting experience highly desirable, particularly with international clients.
• Professional certifications preferred : PMP / PRINCE2, plus technical security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP).

Contracting Details

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Immediate start available
• Europe-based remote role
• Flexibility to travel if required

About London Strategy

We are an IT consulting firm based in London with vast experience in M&A, IT, and transformation services. Our team transforms complexity into priority actions, clear timelines, and executive decisions supported by appropriate governance. You will work with senior advisors with Big 4 and top-tier advisory backgrounds. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves, working hard to solve complex challenges, executing plans, and implementing technology to help transform organisations. As we grow and deepen our impact on organisations worldwide, we seek the right people to join us on our mission.