Information Security Programme Manager

GCS Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Pension

Bonus

Healthcare

26 days leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an Information Security Programme Manager to lead high-impact security transformation within a global organization. This permanent, full-time role is based in Dublin, requiring one day a week onsite.

The successful candidate will manage multiple security programmes, ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory standards. A competitive salary package with benefits, including healthcare and 26 days leave, is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in information security or IT delivery, ideally in large enterprises.
• Strong programme and project management skills; certification (e.g., PMP) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple information security programmes and projects.
• Define roadmaps, success measures, KPIs, and OKRs.
• Manage governance, budgets, resources, and risks across global initiatives.

Skills

Information security expertise

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile mindset

Knowledge of European regulations

Job description

Information Security Programme Manager - Global Enterprise Environment
Duration: Permanent, full time
Type: Salaried role (competitive package, pension, bonus, healthcare, 26 days leave)
Location: Dublin
On‑site Requirement: 1 day a week onsite.

Summary of Role

• Lead a portfolio of information security transformation programmes within a large, complex global organisation.
• Drive the delivery of security change initiatives that strengthen governance, controls, and regulatory alignment across technology and business functions.
• Act as a senior programme lead, ensuring security initiatives are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in line with strategic priorities.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to embed security requirements into enterprise services and operating models.
• Support the ongoing evolution of a mature, globally consistent information security capability.

Job Description

Responsibilities of the role

• Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple information security programmes and projects, from initiation through to execution and value realisation.
• Define programme roadmaps, milestones, success measures, KPIs and OKRs, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
• Manage programme governance, budgets, resources, risks, and interdependencies across a global delivery landscape.
• Provide regular, high‑quality reporting and insights to senior leadership and steering forums.
• Collaborate with technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure security initiatives align with organisational standards and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a trusted advisor on information security change, offering guidance on delivery approach, prioritisation, and impact.
• Champion security awareness and adoption, ensuring requirements are effectively embedded into services and business processes.
• Anticipate delivery risks and dependencies early, driving mitigation actions to maintain momentum and quality.

Experience and Skills Required

• Extensive experience in information security, technology, or IT delivery, ideally within large enterprise or regulated environments.
• Proven track record managing security or technology transformation portfolios, including complex, multi‑year programmes.
• Strong programme and project management capability; formal certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of European regulatory frameworks relevant to information security, such as DORA and NIS2.
• Broad knowledge of information security domains, including security governance, controls, architecture, and management systems.
• Familiarity with recognised industry standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 270xx, COBIT).
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence senior leaders and coordinate diverse delivery teams.
• An agile, pragmatic mindset with the ability to operate independently in fast‑moving environments.

What’s on Offer

An opportunity to lead high‑impact information security transformation within a global organisation undergoing significant change. You'll work in a collaborative, international environment where security is positioned as a strategic enabler.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid working, international exposure, and access to continuous learning and long‑term career development.

Next Steps

If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please submit your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment Specialists.

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GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.