Devoteam Cyber Trust | Cybersecurity Program Manager

Company Description

Devoteam Cyber Trust is the Cybersecurity specialist arm of the Devoteam Group. With our 800+ experts located across EMEA, we aim to establish cybersecurity as an enabler of business success rather than a gatekeeper. We leverage an end-to-end approach to Cyber Resilience, Applied Security, and Managed Security services to secure the tech journey of large and medium-sized companies from all sectors and industries.

Since 2009, previously known as INTEGRITY, our team based in Portugal is specialised in providing cutting-edge Managed Security Services that combine its expertise and proprietary technology to consistently and effectively reduce the cyber risk of our clients. The comprehensive service range includes Persistent Intrusion Testing, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GRC Consulting and Solutions, and Third-Party Risk Management. ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality) certified, PCI-QSA, and member of CREST and CIS - Centre for Internet Security, we provide services to a considerable number of clients, operating in more than 20 countries.

Job Description

As a Program Manager, your main responsibilities will include managing the cybersecurity transversal program, specifically overseeing the budget cycle of the area (approval process and monitoring execution), tracking mitigation projects for major cybersecurity risks, and reporting on risks and cybersecurity activities while orchestrating efforts among the involved teams.

You must also ensure clear communication between all parties, keep project status documentation up to date, and maintain the appropriate levels of quality for technical documentation.

What we expect from you:

• Monitor key security control implementation projects (led by Cybersecurity or other organizational areas), tracking their progress, including project planning, execution status, risks, and issues requiring resolution;
• Report project status to stakeholders;
• Address and follow up on mitigation activities for risks identified in cybersecurity-related efforts with other departments;
• Identify and address cybersecurity risks inherent to ongoing projects, ensuring that cybersecurity controls are implemented;
• Manage the Cybersecurity Steering Committee and other internal communication channels, including proposing agendas, defining communication strategies, and coordinating with various stakeholders to prepare support documents for meetings;
• Coordinate with other cybersecurity teams to support the budget management process, including preparing the annual budget proposal and monitoring its execution, anticipating needs according to the plan;
• Assist in preparing presentations for the annual activity plans of the cybersecurity area;
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity processes and procedures.

Qualifications

Academic Background

• Higher education in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience that combines technical expertise with management skills.

Experience

• Relevant experience in program management or managing complex projects, preferably in the field of cybersecurity;
• Experience in preparing management reports on risks and activities (e.g., steering committees);
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, SCRUM, AGILE, etc.);
• Proficiency in managing and operating project management tools (e.g., JIRA);
• Knowledge of information security, cybersecurity standards, and frameworks (ISO, NIST, etc.).

Skills

• Leadership and team management skills;
• Conflict management and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary workgroups;
• Strong planning and organizational skills;
• Capability to identify and manage cybersecurity risks;
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Proactivity and initiative;
• Resilience, adaptability to change, and ability to handle ambiguous situations;
• Critical thinking and results-oriented mindset;
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Leadership and teamwork abilities;
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Strong relationship-building and positive networking skills;
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).

Additional Information

Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.