NIS2 Project Manager

Engage People Recruitment; Cork; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Engage People Recruitment is seeking an experienced NIS2 Project Manager to lead the organisation's NIS2 compliance programme. You will coordinate gap assessments, remediation plans and governance with IT, Security, Risk and Compliance teams.

The role focuses on delivering a high-impact, cross-functional initiative within a complex business environment. You will own the project lifecycle from planning through remediation to ongoing compliance, liaising with senior stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in project management, ideally in IT, cybersecurity or regulatory compliance.
• Direct involvement in an NIS2 readiness, gap assessment or implementation programme.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR or similar standards.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity, IT risk, governance or regulatory change programmes.
• Understanding of the NIS2 Directive and its governance implications.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams with multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the NIS2 compliance programme on time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate gap assessments and remediation plans for identified deficiencies.
• Work with IT, Information Security, Risk and Compliance to implement controls and governance.
• Manage project plans, milestones, budgets, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate incident management, business continuity, DR, access controls and vulnerability management.

Connaissances

NIS2 PM

Cybersecurity

IT risk

Regulatory

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Description du poste

My client is seeking an experienced NIS2 Project Manager to lead and coordinate the implementation of NIS2 cybersecurity and regulatory compliance requirements across the organisation. This role will involve working closely with IT, Information Security, Risk, Compliance and senior business stakeholders to ensure the organisation meets its obligations under the NIS2 Directive.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the project lifecycle, from initial gap assessments and project planning through to remediation, implementation and ongoing compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a project manager with experience in cybersecurity, IT risk or regulatory change to deliver a high-impact programme within a complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the NIS2 compliance programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate NIS2 gap assessments and develop actionable remediation plans to address identified compliance deficiencies.
• Work closely with IT, Information Security, Risk and Compliance teams to implement the required security controls and governance frameworks.
• Manage project plans, milestones, budgets, dependencies, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate initiatives relating to incident management, business continuity, disaster recovery, access controls, vulnerability management and supply chain security.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes aligned with NIS2 requirements.
• Prepare project updates, risk reports and progress dashboards for senior management and steering committees.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, auditors and technology vendors where required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence are maintained to support compliance assessments and regulatory audits.
• Embed sustainable processes to support ongoing compliance and continuous improvement beyond the initial implementation programme.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in project management, ideally within IT, cybersecurity, information security or regulatory compliance.
• Direct involvement in an NIS2 readiness, gap assessment or implementation programme.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR or other relevant security and compliance standards.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity, IT risk, governance or regulatory change programmes.
• A good understanding of the NIS2 Directive and its implications for organisational security, governance and risk management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear project deliverables.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, external auditors or regulatory bodies is advantageous.
• Project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent are desirable.