PROJECT MANAGER WITH BACKGROUND IN IT OR CYBERSECURITY (HYBRID)

PROJECT MANAGER WITH BACKGROUND IN IT OR CYBERSECURITY (HYBRID LISBON OR PORTO)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon or Porto, Portugal

• ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

️ Language Requirements: French C1 and English C1 — mandatory

Seniority: Senior (5+ years) 5 years in cybersecurity and 3+ years in project management

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €5800 - 6100 RV / €3300 - 3600 CTI

• ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Project Manager to oversee strategic security projects from initial concept through implementation.

You will work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, IT Operations, infrastructure and development teams, coordinating technical contributors and ensuring that projects meet agreed scope, budget, timeline, quality and compliance requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact cybersecurity initiatives within an international banking environment where operational resilience, regulatory compliance and information security are critical.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity projects from conceptual design through implementation.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery roadmaps.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables and success criteria.
• Coordinate technical resources throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Security, IT Operations, infrastructure and development teams.
• Provide end-to-end oversight to ensure projects remain within scope, budget and schedule.
• Monitor project progress and produce detailed reports covering milestones, deliverables, risks and dependencies.
• Identify, assess and manage project and cybersecurity risks.
• Raise risk awareness among stakeholders and define appropriate mitigation plans.
• Proactively communicate with project teams, sponsors and technical stakeholders.
• Identify delivery challenges and coordinate effective solutions.
• Implement process and efficiency improvements across project activities.
• Manage dependencies between cybersecurity, architecture and technology teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and steering committees.
• Ensure that security projects comply with internal policies, governance processes and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain clear project documentation and decision records.
• Promote effective collaboration and teamwork across international and multicultural teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering or a closely related security function.
• At least three years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects.
• Solid technical understanding of cybersecurity domains.
• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management and network security.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management processes, strategies and methodologies.
• Experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, risks and deliverables.
• Ability to coordinate technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in highly collaborative environments.
• French at C1 level.
• English at C1 level.
• Availability to travel within and outside Portugal.

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge or hands-on experience in areas such as:

• Identity and Access Management.
• Network security.
• Security architecture.
• Cybersecurity engineering.
• Cyber risk management.
• Vulnerability and threat management.
• Security technologies and products.
• Cybersecurity governance.
• Regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Security controls and remediation plans.
• Information security frameworks.
• Operational resilience.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Project initiation and planning.
• Scope, schedule and budget management.
• Milestone and deliverable tracking.
• Resource and dependency coordination.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Stakeholder communication.
• Project governance and reporting.
• Steering committee preparation.
• Quality and compliance monitoring.
• Change and issue management.
• Technical-team coordination.
• End-to-end implementation oversight.

Valued Certifications and Knowledge

The following qualifications will be considered strong advantages:

• Project Management Professional — PMP.
• PRINCE2 certification.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional — CISSP.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor — CISA.
• Other recognised project management or cybersecurity certifications.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-series publications.
• Familiarity with other cybersecurity frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls or NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Experience with cybersecurity products and security-management platforms.
• Knowledge of structured enterprise project management methodologies.
• Previous experience in banking, insurance or another regulated financial environment.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong personal accountability and ownership.
• Confident decision-making.
• Analytical and structured thinking.
• Effective problem-solving.
• Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation.
• Proactive and transparent communication.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in international and multicultural environments.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Results-oriented mindset.

The Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate combines solid cybersecurity engineering knowledge with proven project leadership experience.

You understand technical security topics—including IAM, network security, security architecture and risk management—while also being able to manage schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies and executive reporting.

You are comfortable coordinating Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, IT Operations and development teams in a regulated international environment. You can translate complex security requirements into structured plans, measurable deliverables and realistic mitigation actions.

You communicate fluently in both French and English, take ownership of decisions and remain focused on delivering secure, compliant and high-quality outcomes.

Questions for Candidates

Please include answers to the following questions with your application:

• Are you currently based in Portugal and available to work in Lisbon or Porto?
• What is your French proficiency level? Do you use French professionally?
• What is your English proficiency level?
• How many years of professional experience do you have in cybersecurity?
• How many years of experience do you have as an IT or Cybersecurity Project Manager?
• Which cybersecurity domains have you worked with?
• What practical experience do you have with Identity and Access Management?
• What experience do you have with network security?
• Have you managed cybersecurity projects from planning through implementation?
• Have you been responsible for project scope, budget, schedule, risks and deliverables?
• Which cybersecurity frameworks have you used, such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001 or CIS Controls?
• Have you worked with Enterprise Architecture, Security, IT Operations and development teams?
• Do you hold PMP, PRINCE2, CISSP, CISA or another relevant certification?
• Have you worked in banking, financial services or another regulated environment?
• Are you available to travel within and outside Portugal?
• Which contract model do you prefer: RV/B2B or CTI?
• What is your expected monthly rate or salary?
• What is your availability to start?

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