Global Cybersecurity Program Lead

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group is seeking a senior Information Security & Risk Management program leader in Lisbon. You will drive cybersecurity initiatives, coordinate across ISRM, IT, and business units, and shape governance and delivery across multiple concurrent projects.

The role requires strong PM skills, stakeholder management, and experience in global enterprises. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2 or CISSP/CISM viewed favorably.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading cybersecurity projects in global enterprises.
• Strong PM skills: planning, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, risk management, and resource coordination.
• Experience in program office operations, governance, and dashboards.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans across multiple initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across geographies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and controls; PMP/PRINCE2, CISSP/CISM a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project governance, dashboards, and performance reports.
• Partner with ISRM, IT, and stakeholders to align priorities and delivery plans.
• Create and manage project plans, roadmaps, budgets, and success metrics.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans across multiple initiatives.
• Monitor program health, risks, blockers, and drive timely resolution.
• Lead cross-functional virtual project teams delivering cybersecurity initiatives.
• Establish KPIs to measure program effectiveness and support data-driven decisions.
• Improve governance and reporting to boost delivery consistency.

Skills

Cybersecurity PM

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Program governance

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PM certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a member of BCG’s Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering strategic initiatives across BCG’s cybersecurity program. Working closely with ISRM, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will help drive security initiatives that support compliance, operational excellence, and business priorities while providing clear visibility into project status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.

Your work will help ensure cybersecurity initiatives are delivered consistently, transparently, and efficiently, strengthening BCG’s security posture while enabling the firm’s global business priorities.

This role combines project leadership with program governance to improve the execution and effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives. You will help establish consistent project management practices, strengthen operational processes, and enable successful delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives. Success in this role requires sound judgment, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to drive progress in a fast-paced, global environment.

Following Are Key Responsibilities For This Role

• Develop and maintain project governance, reporting, and performance dashboards to provide visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Partner with ISRM, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, resources, and delivery plans.
• Develop and manage project plans, roadmaps, schedules, budgets, and success metrics that support strategic cybersecurity objectives.
• Translate strategic cybersecurity objectives into actionable project plans, coordinating work across multiple initiatives while adapting to evolving priorities and business needs.
• Monitor program health by identifying risks, dependencies, and blockers, and driving timely resolution.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional virtual project teams to deliver high-quality cybersecurity initiatives across multiple concurrent projects.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision making.
• Strengthen program governance, operational processes, and reporting practices to improve delivery consistency and operational excellence.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Five or more years of experience leading cybersecurity, technology, or risk management projects and programs within a complex, global enterprise environment.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, risk management, and resource coordination across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience managing program office operations, including organizational reporting, governance processes, resource planning, recruiting support, and maintaining project management tools, dashboards, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience building trusted relationships and collaborating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across global, cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security controls, and technology delivery practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to define success metrics, monitor performance, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Industry certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or cybersecurity certifications (for example, CISSP, CISM, or Security+) are a plus.a
  
  

Who You'll Work With

You will join BCG’s Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team, partnering with cybersecurity, IT, risk, and business stakeholders across the firm to strengthen BCG’s global cybersecurity capabilities.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic cybersecurity initiatives, improve operational effectiveness, and support the firm’s risk management objectives. You will work closely with technical and non-technical colleagues across multiple geographies, building trusted relationships, aligning diverse stakeholders, and helping drive successful outcomes across a global portfolio of initiatives.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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