Senior PMO / Programme Manager – Operational Resilience & Risk Management (Freelance)

RED Global; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Global is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a major Operational Resilience and Risk Management Programme for a large international organisation in the industrial sector. The role focuses on risk management, regulatory compliance (NIS2 and CER) and coordinating multiple workstreams with senior Risk and Security leadership.

You will work primarily in the second line of defence, manage large budgets and deadlines, and drive collaboration between Risk, Security, IT and

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale risk/operational resilience programmes.
• Strong PMO governance and budgeting skills.
• Experience in industrial environments (manufacturing, energy, utilities, critical infrastructure or logistics).
• OT security experience is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of NIS2, CER or similar EU regulations desirable.
• Ability to operate strategically while communicating with operational staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery, governance, planning and reporting.
• Manage multiple workstreams, budgets, risks and deadlines.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Risk, Security, IT and Operations.
• Drive collaboration between senior management and operations.
• Ensure progress towards resilience and regulatory compliance objectives.

Skills

PMO governance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Programme leadership

Job description

Location: Noord-Holland, Netherlands (4 days onsite)

Contract: Full-time, long-term freelance assignment

Start: ASAP

Language: English (Dutch is a plus)

About the Assignment

For a large international organisation in the industrial sector, we are looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead a major Operational Resilience & Risk Management Programme.

The programme focuses on risk management, operational resilience and compliance with European regulations, including NIS2 and CER.

You will coordinate approximately 10 workstreams, working primarily within the second line of defence and closely with senior Risk and Security leadership.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery, governance, planning and reporting.
• Manage multiple workstreams, large budgets, risks and deadlines.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Risk, Security, IT and Operations.
• Drive collaboration between senior management and operational teams.
• Ensure progress towards resilience and regulatory compliance objectives.

Your Background

• Extensive experience managing large-scale risk management, cybersecurity or operational resilience programmes.
• Strong PMO governance, budget management and stakeholder skills.
• Experience in industrial environments is essential - manufacturing, energy, utilities, critical infrastructure or logistics.
• OT security experience is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of NIS2, CER or similar European regulatory frameworks is desirable.
• Able to operate strategically while communicating effectively with people on the operational floor.

Important: We are looking for programme managers with experience in industrial or operational environments, rather than candidates whose background is exclusively in banking, financial services or corporate IT transformation.