Senior Project Manager Security

CGI Nederland; Randstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate permanent contract

Part-time possibilities

CGI shareholder opportunity

Job summary

CGI Nederland is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Security to lead complex security initiatives within the Banking business unit. You will coordinate security professionals, IT teams and business stakeholders to translate security strategy into actionable programs, while guiding cross‑functional teams and ensuring delivery aligns with business goals.

You will manage vendor contracts, drive risk-based decisions, and maintain momentum across large transformation programs, applying security by

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering IT cloud infrastructure and/or cybersecurity projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and align business, IT and external partners (including C‑level).
• Proven ability to work independently, drive initiatives, and deliver with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and overseeing project/service contracts.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Dutch communication skills, even in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of coordination between security experts, IT teams, and business stakeholders
• Lead or interact with multidisciplinary teams toward shared project goals
• Translate security strategy and requirements into actionable plans for the team
• Ensure alignment between technical delivery and business objectives
• Facilitate communication across teams, removing silos and resolving dependencies
• Drive planning, prioritization, and execution of security initiatives
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early, enabling proactive responses
• Report progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Promote a security-first mindset within the broader project and organization.

Skills

IT Cloud Infrastructure

Cybersecurity Projects

Stakeholder Management

Independent Working

Vendor Management

English Proficiency

Dutch Proficiency

Job description

Position Description Note: This job posting is only open to

Position Description

Senior Project Manager Security

Position Description

Note: This job posting is only open to native level or near-native level Dutch speakers. If you are not proficient in Dutch, please have a look at our other job postings instead!

Lead what matters when it matters most.

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and knows how to turn security strategy into real-world impact. In this role, you won't just manage timelines and budgets—you'll drive critical security initiatives that protect organizations, data, and people.

You'll work at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk, and business transformation, guiding multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders. From implementing security frameworks to overseeing large-scale transformation programs, you bring clarity, structure, and momentum where it counts.

Your role in our team

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Act as the central point of coordination between security experts, IT teams, and business stakeholders
• Lead or interact with multidisciplinary teams (e.g. cybersecurity specialists, architects, engineers, risk/compliance officers) toward shared project goals
• Translate security strategy and requirements into actionable plans for the team
• Ensure alignment between technical delivery and business objectives
• Facilitate communication across teams, removing silos and resolving dependencies
• Drive planning, prioritization, and execution of security initiatives
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early, enabling everybody involved to respond proactively
• Report progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Promote a security-first mindset within the broader project and organization.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

How you strengthen our team

What sets you apart:

• 5+ years of experience delivering IT cloud infrastructure and/or cybersecurity projects
• Strong track record in international project environments, ideally within global enterprises
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to influence and align business, IT, and external partners (including C-level)
• Proven ability to work independently, drive initiatives, and deliver with a pragmatic, hands-on mindset
• Experience managing third-party vendors and overseeing project/service contracts
• Clear and effective communication skills in English and Dutch (written and verbal), even in complex or high-pressure situations

Your working environment

As a Senior Project Manager – Security, you will join the Banking business unit within our Financial Services sector.

The banking landscape is evolving rapidly—becoming more open, competitive, and heavily regulated. At the same time, banks face increasing pressure to reduce costs, meet rising customer expectations, and comply with strict privacy and cybersecurity requirements.

In this environment, security is no longer optional—it's a core business priority. Banks depend on secure, resilient, and future-proof IT systems to protect their reputation, maintain customer trust, and stay competitive.

At CGI, you will lead impactful security initiatives for leading Dutch banks, driving the development of secure digital ecosystems. You'll work with modern technologies and ways of working—such as Agile, DevOps, Cloud, and AI—where security by design is central.

Working at CGI means shaping the digital future of banking, where innovation and security go hand in hand.

Why CGI?

CGI is one of the world's largest IT consultancy firms. Our people keep the Netherlands running. Government agencies, banks, (aero-) space, infrastructure organizations and energy and manufacturing companies are clients of CGI. We work on interesting projects that touch the daily lives of millions of people. We are present regionally, augmented with global domain knowledge, our ecosystem, and colleagues spread all over the world. We are proud of the impactful projects that we, together with our colleagues, make a success.

At CGI, we continuously examine the impact of new technologies on our service delivery and the solutions we develop for our clients. Developments in the fields of AI and automation also play an increasingly important role in this regard.

At CGI, we place great value on diversity and inclusion, as this not only promotes collaboration but often leads to better results. We look forward to your contribution to our team!

• Work in small self-managing teams consisting of experts in your field
• Take control of your own career with the space to continue developing yourself
• You work with the latest technologies
• An excellent salary and attractive secondary employment conditions
• Immediate permanent contract
• Part-time possibilities
• And the opportunity to become a CGI shareholder

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.