Cybersecurity Project Manager

Aubay Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Mental health platform

Team events

Career advancement

Job summary

Aubay Portugal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives across cybersecurity and technology deployments. Based in Lisbon, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, budget, and timelines, and ensure delivery excellence.

The ideal candidate has a strong PM track record, deep knowledge of cybersecurity domains such as IAM and network security, and fluent communication in English and French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience, with at least 3 years specifically as a Project Manager.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, with IAM and Network Security knowledge.
• Demonstrated managerial experience and analytical problem-solving.
• Strong PM processes, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent English and French language skills (C1 for both).

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and coordinate resources through all phases.
• Manage projects to meet scope, budget, and timeline.
• Monitor progress with detailed milestone reports.
• Perform risk management and mitigation planning.
• Communicate with project team to resolve challenges and improve efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

English

French

Budget management

Planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Aubay Portugal, we work daily with some of the largest organisations across sectors such as banking, insurance, telecommunications and energy, helping to build and evolve critical systems that support millions of users. We have been in Portugal since 2007 and are part of an international group with a presence in several European countries. More than technology, we build close relationships and deliver real-impact projects.

What will you do?

• Develop comprehensive project plans and coordinate technical resources through all project phases, from conceptual design to implementation.
• Manage projects with top-down oversight to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline.
• Continuously monitor project progress, providing detailed scheduled reports on key milestones and deliverables.
• Perform thorough risk management for projects, identifying potential issues, raising awareness to stakeholders, and devising mitigation plans.
• Communicate proactively with all project team members to identify challenges, create effective solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.

What are we looking for?

At Aubay, our focus is on professionals who bring both technical expertise and the right mindset:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience, with at least 3 years specifically as a Project Manager.
• Solid technical background, including 5+ years in professional cybersecurity engineering and a good understanding of domains like IAM and Network Security.
• Demonstrated managerial experience in applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods, including risk management and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French (C1 level required for both).
• Alignment with our corporate culture and a commitment to integrity and ethics are highly valued;
• Strong customer focus, teamwork, task prioritisation, and daily commitment are highly appreciated.

What can we offer?

At Aubay, we invest in your development and well-being:

• Continuous growth through our Training Academy, with technical and soft skills training, mentoring, tech communities, workshops and in-person meetups;
• Close support with regular feedback and a structured career advancement model;
• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage, as well as access to a mental health platform and well-being initiatives;
• Team-oriented environment, including events and initiatives to promote connection and team spirit;
• Personal and family life support, from the moment your children are born and throughout their educational path;
• Access to a language platform with conversational classes in multiple languages;
• Project-tailored work model: hybrid (2/3 times a week).

What will you find here?

• A close-knit and informal environment, where direct communication is preferred and people are valued;
• Recognition of your contribution, with initiatives that celebrate meaningful moments;
• Freedom to be yourself, without unnecessary formalities;
• Teams where knowledge sharing, collaboration and joint growth are a reality.