Program Manager Cybersecurity

As a Program Manager, you'll lead cybersecurity programs that bring together multiple related projects, all aimed at helping our clients achieve their strategic goals. We deliver services through an approach that strengthens our clients' cyber resilience across people, processes, and technology.

Your role will be: 

In this role, you will coordinate and manage large-scale client programs, each with an annual turnover exceeding €400K, and act as the primary advisor for our clients. You'll collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including CISOs, IT managers, Security Officers, and board members. Your main goal is to ensure high-quality project outcomes and maximize client satisfaction.

You will be part of a team spread across Europe. The team is all about collaboration and an entrepreneurial mindset. We value face-to-face connections and meet quarterly in different European cities to strategize, bond, and grow together.

What will you do as a Program Manager:

• Assessment: analyze clients' cybersecurity needs and develop strategies and solutions accordingly;
• Strategic Alignment: ensure that cybersecurity projects are aligned with overall business goals and strategies. This involves understanding the client’s business and objectives;
• Strategy: develop security roadmaps for clients with the goal of delivering multidisciplinary services in a business partner role to these clients;
• Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across different business units. This includes regular communication and collaboration to ensure cybersecurity efforts support business needs;
• Program management: coordinate and oversee the projects within the program and possibly manage projects yourself. This includes planning, program governance, benefits realization, resource optimization across projects and reporting;
• Collaboration: engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality services and ensure client satisfaction, aiming to establish a long-term relationship with the client;
• Subject matter expertise: contribute content-wise to the sales of programs and projects through translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders during sales processes;
• Team development: coach, guide and motivate consultants working on projects you are responsible for, and keep close contact with team leads in the organization to ensure that consultants work on projects with enjoyment and strength.

You recognize yourself in the following:

• You have relevant experience as a project manager or program manager;
• Experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a client-oriented role, demonstrating a deep understanding of client needs and challenges;
• Familiarity with guidelines such as NIS2 and key control frameworks for information security, including NIST and ISO, along with hands-on experience in their implementation;
• Strong commercial skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into successful assignments;
• Experience managing teams, including coaching and mentoring team members to achieve their potential;
• The ability to align cybersecurity initiatives with broader business objectives and strategies.

What can you expect from us?

• Client Portfolio: You will work with a wide range of reputable clients and customers. This provides you with the opportunity to showcase your expertise and apply your skills in various environments, allowing you to continuously grow and learn.
• International Opportunities: As part of Bureau Veritas, we offer not only project opportunities within the Netherlands but also internationally.
• Growth Opportunities: The cybersecurity division of Bureau Veritas is rapidly growing, and you will have the chance to grow along with it. Whether it's about taking on more responsibilities, increasing your visibility within and outside the organization, or pursuing training and education, your career development is a priority.
• Culture: we like to celebrate successes and creating a good work environment. We regularly organize fun activities, ranging from annual ski trips to various wine and beer tastings, sailing trips, barbecues, and more. Team building is important for us.

Are you the Program Manager we are looking for?

We look forward to receiving your CV via email at jobs@secura.com. Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask!

Pre-employment screenings and assessments may be part of the recruitment procedure. An annual social media screening will take place, and a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) will be requested.