Cybersecurity Project Manager

SquareDev is a member of the QnR Group, a leading technology organization specializing in end-to-end custom software solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, ServiceNow, and FinTech solutions. SquareDev participates in research projects across Europe, collaborating with top universities and enterprises on AI, Data, and Cloud.

• At least 10 years of IT experience and 8 years managing cybersecurity projects.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, risk management, defence-in-depth and Zero Trust architectures.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, or similar).
• In-depth understanding of the legal and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity.
• Advanced project management skills: risk, quality, vendor and procurement management.
• Outstanding stakeholder communication and negotiation skills — written and verbal, for both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience managing cybersecurity projects in EU classified or similarly regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with project tools and methodologies: PM2, PRINCE2, PMP, ServiceNow.
• At least 4 certifications required, split across two domains:
  • At least 2 from Cybersecurity: CISSP (or equivalent), CISA (or equivalent), CISM (or equivalent), ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate (or equivalent).
  • At least 2 from Project & IT Service Management: PM2 Advanced (or equivalent), PRINCE2 Practitioner (or equivalent), PMP (or equivalent), ITIL Foundation (or equivalent).
• English B2 level certification or higher.

Nice to have:

• Broad architectural background with full-lifecycle experience delivering IT security solutions.
• Experience managing resources, budgets, and priorities across a portfolio of cybersecurity investments.
• Familiarity with EU institutional procurement and governance processes.

• Managing cybersecurity projects across their full lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and to quality standards.
• Establishing and managing project controls, milestone and delivery processes.
• Identifying, tracking and communicating project risks, issues and scope changes.
• Liaising with the Project Board and key stakeholders.
• Assigning tasks, balancing priorities and motivating project team members.
• Producing project management artefacts: plans, logs, schedules and responsibility matrices.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports and project presentations.
• Organising and chairing project meetings.