Cybersecurity Program Manager

London Strategy; Köln; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international IT consulting firm is looking for a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead cybersecurity transformation programs and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, including 8 years specifically in cybersecurity program management, and be fluent in both German and English. This remote role offers competitive compensation and immediate start availability.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation based on experience

Flexibility to travel if required

Immediate start available

Qualifikationen

• 20+ years of professional experience with 8+ years in cybersecurity program management.
• Proven track record managing large, global cybersecurity transformation programs.
• Fluent in German with strong communication skills in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead large-scale cybersecurity transformation programs from initiation to execution.
• Define program vision, scope, budgets, and KPIs with C-level stakeholders.
• Drive remediation of vulnerabilities and incident response readiness.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity program management

Technical writing

Ausbildung

Professional certifications (PMP/PRINCE2, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP)

Jobbeschreibung

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 as 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.