Project Lead – NIS2 & Cybersecurity Compliance
Antwerp
Digital - (Project) Management
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 3-5
Reference number: 93572
Our client, a prominent public sector organization, is seeking a professional to manage projects within a complex cybersecurity program. This role focuses on the risk-based transition of infrastructure and legacy systems to ensure compliance with new regulatory standards.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead project teams and coordinate activities between internal product teams and external suppliers.
- Manage the delivery of infrastructure and development projects within defined time, budget, and scope.
- Perform independent analytical tasks to translate high-level guidelines into concrete technical requirements.
- Coordinate project communication and reporting across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Support and facilitate team members to ensure smooth project operations and goal achievement.
- Monitor the implementation of security standards across various technical and organizational domains.
- Report progress and risks directly to the program management office.
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years of experience as a project lead overseeing infrastructure or software development projects.
- 1+ years of experience with information security and NIS regulations.
- Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a strategic change environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Cybersecurity Governance and its application.
- Strong grasp of PM methodologies including terminology, roles, and processes such as Prince2 or PMBok.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and oversee their practical implementation.
- Strong analytical skills for detailed follow-up and task-based analysis.
- Excellent reporting and communication skills within complex organizational contexts.
- You are native or near-native in Dutch with a C2 level of proficiency.
Nice to Haves
- Possession of a Prince2 certification.
- Experience with ITIL processes and supply chain security.
- Practical knowledge of risk management within IT and security projects.
- Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office tools.
- Previous experience working within the public sector.
What do we offer?
- Start date: 01/03/26
- Duration: project until 15/07/27 with 12-month extension options.
- Work regime: Full-time (100%).
- Location: Antwerp.
- Working model: Onsite (hybrid)
- Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.
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