Cybersecurity Project Manager (CSPM) (Warsaw, long-term mission) – Frontex

The White Team•Capon Bridge, WV

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Project Manager (CSPM) will be responsible for managing cybersecurity projects throughout their complete lifecycle and scope. This role involves establishing and managing project controls to ensure milestones are met, deliverables are on time and within scope, and business goals are achieved. The position requires assuring and controlling the quality of project deliverables, identifying and managing project-related issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies. The CSPM will liaise with the Project Board and key stakeholders, assign and control tasks, authorize work packages, balance priorities, and motivate project team members. Additionally, the role involves planning and controlling project product delivery processes, managing communication within the project and with external parties, producing project management documentation, and preparing and presenting technical reports and project presentations. The position is based in Warsaw with a hybrid work model (50% remote / 50% onsite) and has a mission duration of 48 months.

Requirements

Minimum level of education: Level 7.
Minimum English language skills: B2.
Minimum IT relevant experience: 10 years (8 years in similar/relevant positions).
At least 4 certifications are required among: At least 2 certifications among Cybersecurity domain (CISSP or equivalent, CISA or equivalent, CISM or equivalent, ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate or equivalent) AND, at least 2 certifications among Project and IT Service Management domain (PM2 Advanced or equivalent, Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent, PMP or equivalent, ITIL Foundation or equivalent).
Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and controls, and risk management expertise (e.g. knowledge of Defence-in-depth and ‘Zero-trust’ Security Architectures; knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management etc.).
Possesses a thorough understanding of IT and its application to business needs.
In-depth understanding of legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity.
Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and compliance.
Understanding of the principles of best practice security as embodied in ISO27001 or NIST cybersecurity frameworks.
Advanced project management skills, including risk and quality management.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Vendor and procurement management skills.
Presents excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality written material and presentations for a variety of audiences.
In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices.
Broad architectural background with full-lifecycle experience of delivering IT Security solutions.
Knowledge and hands-on experience in working with project supporting methodologies and tools: PM2, PMP, PRINCE, ServiceNow.
Knowledge and experience in managing cybersecurity projects for EU classified environments.
Experience in supporting management of resources, budgets, and priorities for programme/project/portfolios related to cybersecurity investments.

Responsibilities

Manages effectively and efficiently the project within its complete lifecycle and scope.
Establishes and manages project controls in order to ensure that the milestones are met and project products delivered on time and within scope and the business goals are enabled.
Assures and controls quality of the project deliverables.
Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of the project.
Liaise with Project Board and other key stakeholders.
Assigns and controls the tasks, authorizes work packages, balance priorities and workload in the team, motivates project team members.
Plans and controls project products delivery processes.
Manages effective communication within the project and with external environment of the project.
Produces project management products (like plans, logs, schedules). Defines the responsibilities of parties involved in the project.
Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports and project presentations.
Organizes and conducts project meetings.