Project Manager - Cyber Security / IT Risk / Data Protection

Hirexa Solutions; Burgos; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the Information Protection Project. This role involves managing complex projects across data security, governance, and compliance while ensuring regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate should have a substantial background in cybersecurity project management and a proactive approach in a global environment.

Formación

• 10-15 years of project/program management experience in cybersecurity or IT risk.
• Proven track record in delivering information protection and data privacy projects.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end project delivery of the Information Protection initiative.
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across data security, governance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory adherence.

Conocimientos

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Information Governance

Security Awareness

Educación

PMP certification

Prince2 certification

CISM or CISSP certification

Herramientas

DLP

CASB

IAM

Encryption tools

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Information Protection Project along with overseeing several parallel workstreams across data security, governance, and compliance. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with information protection, data classification, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), access governance, and can navigate multiple priorities in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end project delivery of the Information Protection initiative, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, potentially spanning areas such as :
• Data Classification & Labelling
• DLP Implementation
• Information Governance & Access Controls
• Security Awareness & Training
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource plans, and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with Information Security, Legal, IT, Data Governance, and Compliance teams.
• Ensure alignment with global information protection standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Drive governance forums, reporting cadence, and steering committee updates.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure delivery within agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party deliverables where applicable.

Must-Have Skills & Experience :

• 10–15 years of project / program management experience, ideally within cybersecurity, data protection, or IT risk domains.
• Proven track record in delivering information protection, data privacy, or cybersecurity projects.
• Strong familiarity with information security technologies and controls (e.g., DLP, CASB, IAM, encryption tools).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification required; CISM or CISSP is a plus.

Preferred Attributes :

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive delivery mindset.
• Able to manage ambiguity and changing priorities across workstreams.
• Comfortable working in matrixed global environments with cross-functional teams.
• Strong reporting and executive communication skills.

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