Project Manager - Fixed Purpose Contract

Comreg; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

ComReg in Dublin is seeking a Project Manager for Cybersecurity and Resilience on a fixed-term contract. You will coordinate a diverse work programme across regulatory digital infrastructure and cybersecurity, driving governance and delivery with senior stakeholders.

You will lead planning, reporting and risk management, ensuring timely progress and clear communication to heads of function. A strong background in project management and cybersecurity within regulated sectors is essential.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or higher in a relevant field (NFQ level 8).
• Proven recent project management experience within digital infrastructure or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance structures, reporting and decision-making processes.
• Coordinate delivery of key projects and manage resource allocation.
• Provide updates to directors and heads of function on progress, risks and mitigations.
• Manage procurement activities and stakeholder communications for the programme.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support transition to operations.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity principles

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory frameworks

PMP/Prince2

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Honours degree (NFQ 8) in project management/cybersecurity/technology/engineering

Job description

ComReg

Location: Hybrid / North Wall, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, D01 E4X0, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: IT | Telecoms
AnnualFixed salary:€ 89722.00

About ComReg

At ComReg, we work at the heart of Ireland's digital world.

Our role is to help ensure that people and businesses benefit from reliable connectivity, competitive services and continued innovation across communications and digital infrastructure.

This is an exciting time to build a career with us. As technology continues to evolve, so does our work. Alongside our established responsibilities, we are taking on new areas including cybersecurity, resilience, data, cloud services, AI and digital trust, giving our people the opportunity to work on some of the most important issues shaping Ireland's digital future.

What makes ComReg unique is its people -the variety of expertise and perspectives we bring together. We are diverse, multidisciplinary and enjoy collaborating and learning from one another. Our teams work closely with counterparts across Europe, contributing to solutions for complex challenges in a fast-moving digital environment.

While the technologies and issues we address continue to change, our purpose remains the same: helping to create a connected, trusted and innovative digital ecosystem that supports people, communities and businesses every day.

If you are looking for meaningful work with great colleagues, continuous learning and the opportunity to make a real impact, ComReg offers a rewarding career at the centre of Ireland's digital future.

Cybersecurity and Resilience Division

ComReg has been designated as the NIS2 Directive National Competent Authority for the Digital Infrastructure, Digital Provider, ICT Service Management and Space sectors. Additionally, ComReg has been designated as the CER Directive National Competent Authority for the Digital Infrastructure Sector.

The designation of ComReg as the National Competent Authority for NIS2 and CER requires a new division to execute these additional regulatory functions. This division is known as the Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division.

The Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulation Division responsibilities will include:

• NIS2 supervision and enforcement
• CER functions – Identification of Critical Entities and National Resilience Strategy etc
• Engagement activities – national and international
• Strategic Planning

Full details on our NIS2 and CER responsibilities are here

Project Manager Cybersecurity and Resilience

This Fixed Purpose Contract Project Manager role will provide project coordination and management across a diverse and complex work programme.

The project manager will drive project visibility and delivery working with heads of function and managers who are responsible for leading work programme items. This role will require excellent project management and communication skills. This is an exciting role for a project manager to operate within and make a difference in the regulation of digital sectors which are critical to the functioning of society and economy.

Some of the role’s responsibilities will include the following:

• Establish and maintain effective programme governance structures, reporting frameworks and decision‑making processes.
• Supporting relevant team members to scope and schedule project delivery;
• Support management to ensure resource allocation is appropriate for the delivery of complex work programme;
• Coordinate the delivery of key projects;
• Provide updates to directors, head of function (s) on project progress, risks and mitigation;
• Provide scheduled reporting to ensure visibility of project status, progress, risk and mitigation to management.
• Project management and delivery of divisional technical training programmes, expert advice and supporting documentation;
• Provide project management of procurement activities;
• Communication to project stakeholders on project management related activities.
• Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support transition planning from programme implementation to operational delivery.

Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description, therefore other/additional duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned.

• An Honours degree (equivalent to level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications – NFQ), third level qualification or significant relevant senior experience, in project management, business administration, cybersecurity, science, technology, engineering, or other equivalent area/s;
• Proven recent experience with demonstratable evidence of project management within the Digital Infrastructure, Digital Providers, ICT Service Management and Space sectors.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity and resilience principles. This may include network security, identity management, asset management, incident management, audit, cybersecurity assurance testing, capacity management, business continuity management, failover testing, and Disaster recovery related principles.
• Experience of the communication of project status, progress, risks and mitigations to senior management stakeholders;
• Proven experience of successful delivery of projects within complex and time dependent work programmes;
• Professional accreditations such as PMP or Prince 2;

Desired criteria

• Cybersecurity related certifications such as CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead auditor an advantage.
• Experience managing cybersecurity or resilience projects within regulated and/or regulatory environments.
• Understanding of evolving technologies and the risk they pose to organisations.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk, regulatory frameworks and legislation including NIS, NIS2, GDPR, DORA or sectoral cybersecurity legislation
• Proven ability to provide representation to Director, Board, CISO or Commissioner level with excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels;
• Understanding and experience of developing and implementing technical training programs.

Core Competencies & Skills for the Role

Analytical and Critical Thinking – Objectively analyses and evaluates information in order to identify patterns between situations that are not obviously related. Develops and clearly articulates solutions to complex problems.

Decision Making and Judgement – Effectively uses evidence to support the decision‑making process. Assesses alternative positions while using sound judgement to adapt to specific and challenging requirements of the organisation