Senior IT Project Manager - Security Transformation with German

VM.PL is a Polish technology company with over 21 years of experience, delivering projects for clients across the DACH region, the USA, and the UK, specializing in IT and security transformation programs for the financial services sector.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT project management.
• At least 3 years of experience in security-related or IT infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects with budgets exceeding €1 million.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple project workstreams.
• Strong understanding of both traditional and agile project management methodologies.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and acceptance processes.
• Excellent communication skills with senior management and business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with financial sector regulations such as BAIT, MaRisk, and DORA.
• German language proficiency at C1+ level.
• English language proficiency at C1 level.
• PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or IPMA Level B/C certification.

Nice to have:

• Experience in security transformation programs or legacy system migration projects.
• Basic understanding of Security Architecture, SIEM, XDR/EDR, IAM, or Cloud Security.
• Experience working in regulated environments such as banking, insurance, or the public sector.
• Knowledge of governance processes, CAB (Change Advisory Board), and regulatory audits.
• SAFe, MSP, or ITIL 4 Foundation certification.

• End-to-end management of security transformation projects.
• Creating and maintaining project plans, roadmaps, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinating project teams, vendors, and technology partners.
• Managing project budgets, risks, dependencies, and change requests.
• Leading communication with business stakeholders and executive management.
• Organizing and facilitating steering committees and regular project status meetings.
• Overseeing migration activities, testing phases, acceptance processes, and operational handovers.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to the financial sector.
• Working closely with Security Architects, Security, Operations, and Compliance teams.