Cybersecurity Project Manager

This position is a 12-month (with possible renewals) on-site contract at an EU agency headquarters in Warsaw, specifically Frontex Headquarters. The role involves leading cybersecurity projects in a regulated public-sector environment, managing complex, security-sensitive programmes at the intersection of IT security and project delivery.

• Minimum Level 7 education (master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field)
• English language proficiency at B2 (CEFR) or above
• At least 10 years of ICT-relevant professional experience
• At least 8 years experience at a similar position
• At least 4 certifications: 2 from Cybersecurity domain (CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001) and 2 from Project and IT Service Management domain (PM2 Advanced, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, ITIL Foundation)
• Personal Security Clearance at RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED level (security screening initiated within 45 days of assignment)
• In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices
• Broad architectural background with full-lifecycle experience delivering IT security solutions
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with project methodologies and tools: PM2, PMP, PRINCE2, ServiceNow
• Experience managing cybersecurity projects in EU classified environments
• Experience supporting management of resources, budgets, and priorities for cybersecurity programmes/projects/portfolios
• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, controls, and risk management (Defence-in-Depth, Zero-Trust, threat vectors, incident management)
• In-depth understanding of legal and ethical aspects of cybersecurity
• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST)
• Advanced project management skills including risk and quality management
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder communication capabilities
• Vendor and procurement management skills

• Manage cybersecurity projects across their complete lifecycle and scope
• Establish and manage project controls to ensure milestones are met and products delivered on time and within scope
• Assure and control quality of project deliverables
• Identify, track, monitor, and communicate project-related issues, scope changes, variances, and contingencies
• Liaise with the Project Board and other key stakeholders
• Assign and control tasks, authorize work packages, balance priorities and motivate project team members
• Plan and control project product delivery processes
• Manage communication within the project and with external stakeholders
• Produce project management products such as plans, logs, and schedules
• Prepare and present oral and written technical reports and project presentations
• Organize and conduct project meetings

The role requires Personal Security Clearance at RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED level, with security screening initiated within 45 days of assignment. The contract is initially for 12 months with up to 3 renewals (maximum 48 months total). Work is on-site at Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw with approximately 50% intra-muros and 50% extra-muros delivery. Travel occurs only in exceptional cases. The earliest start date is 1 November 2026.