Cyber Security Strategy & Project Manager

Location: Brussels

Start Date: 19/06/2025

End Date: 25/06/2026

Role Description:

The Cyber Security Strategy & Project Manager will be part of the 'Strategy and Delivery' team within the Center of Excellence for Security. The primary responsibilities include defining the cyber security strategy, translating it into a prioritized portfolio of initiatives, and overseeing the purpose, value, status, and plans for all portfolio items. The role involves acting as a strategy/project manager or supporting team leads in project management. Effective communication with middle and senior management across all bank functions is essential.

Responsibilities and Main Tasks:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of data security requirements in collaboration with security architects.
• Identify security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes.
• Align security requirements with standards, regulations, and bank requirements.
• Influence security policies and procedures, particularly in data security.
• Develop high-level roadmaps and propose priority actions for a 3-year investment horizon.
• Collaborate with the Group to implement standard solutions balancing business and security needs.
• Direct all phases of cyber security initiatives from inception to completion.
• Establish milestones, adhere to master plans, and mitigate risks and issues.
• Regularly interact with senior management on topics spanning multiple functions.
• Aggregate stakeholder input into high-quality deliverables for senior management.

Telework Expectation: 50% on-site & 50% homeworking

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s degree
• Mandatory: Project management and change management frameworks (e.g., Prince2, ITIL, ADKAR)
• Preferable: Other relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC)

Language Requirements:

• French: Fluent
• Dutch: Fluent
• English: Fluent (mandatory)

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience managing IT and/or security projects and programs.
• Solid analytical skills and experience in the financial services industry.
• Preferable experience in data-security projects and Agile methodology.

Technical Experience:

• Mandatory: Experience in information security governance.
• Preferable: IT background.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, and committed with strong problem-solving abilities.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Ownership and accountability for delivery initiatives.
• Executive presence with strong leadership attributes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for leading change and influencing others.