Position: Technical Project Manager
Location: Remote in Portugal
Salary: up to €65,000 gross
* Technical Project Manager (TPM) in Cybersecurity you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cybersecurity initiatives that protect the organization's digital assets, infrastructure, and data.
* This role bridges the gap between technical cybersecurity teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with security and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
* Project Management
* Lead end-to-end management of cybersecurity projects including scope definition, planning, execution, and delivery.
* Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams (security operations, IT, compliance, engineering, vendors, etc.).
* Track project performance using KPIs and report progress to senior management.
* Cybersecurity Focus
* Manage implementation of security tools and solutions (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IAM, vulnerability management, firewalls, DLP, etc.).
* Oversee risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
* Ensure adherence to cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, etc.).
* Stakeholder Management
* Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business units.
* Translate technical requirements into actionable business outcomes.
* Communicate risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Governance and Reporting
* Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards for cybersecurity initiatives.
MUST HAVE SKILLS
* Experience: 4+ years of project management experience,
* AI or Cybersecurity or IT security-related projects.
* Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification
* BONUS: Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or CISA
* Familiarity with network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, identity management, and data protection.
* Understanding of DevSecOps, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management processes.