Project/Program Manager
About Candidate
Introduction:
The candidate is an experienced IT Project Manager and Cyber Security specialist with a strong background in managing large-scale projects across banking, manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors. They have successfully led projects with budgets exceeding 5 million euros, including data center migrations, cybersecurity implementations, disaster recovery planning, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Their expertise covers ISO 27001 certification, vulnerability management, privileged access management (PAM), cloud security, and cybersecurity audits. They have a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud solutions, and security frameworks, having managed network consolidation, authentication system migrations, and BYOD rollouts. The candidate has extensive experience in stakeholder management, vendor coordination, risk assessment, compliance management, and service delivery optimization. They are skilled in IT service management, team leadership, and regulatory adherence, with hands-on experience in ITIL, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies. Their experience includes overseeing multinational projects, working with diverse teams, and ensuring seamless execution of IT security and infrastructure transitions. They have a proven ability to drive security enhancements, implement governance frameworks, and lead high-performing technical teams. Their expertise spans service operations, cloud migrations, cybersecurity risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance, making them a strong leader in IT project and security management.
Responsibilities:
- Led large-scale IT and cybersecurity projects, including data center migrations, security implementations, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Managed budgets exceeding 5 million euros, ensuring cost-effective solutions and project delivery within timelines.
- Implemented ISO 27001 certification, cybersecurity audits, vulnerability management, and privileged access management (PAM) solutions.
- Oversaw cloud security projects, network consolidation, authentication system migrations, and secure BYOD rollouts.
- Conducted risk assessments, compliance management, and governance framework implementations to align with industry standards.
- Led cybersecurity enhancements, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity strategies.
- Managed service operations, IT infrastructure transitions, and cloud migration projects to optimize efficiency and security.
- Spearheaded ITIL-based service delivery improvements, aligning processes with business objectives.
- Directed cross-functional teams in Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies for successful project execution.
- Ensured regulatory adherence to GDPR, PCI DSS, NIS Directive, and other industry standards.
- Negotiated with vendors, managed contracts, and optimized IT procurement for cost savings.
- Provided cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies and incident response planning for enterprise environments.
- Led teams in implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity frameworks and endpoint security solutions.
- Developed and enforced IT security policies, procedures, and best practices across organizations.
- Conducted IT audits, penetration testing, and security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance defenses.
- Designed and implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and identity access management (IAM) systems.
- Coordinated with senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to align IT strategies with business goals.
- Trained teams on cybersecurity awareness, incident response handling, and compliance requirements.
- Managed technical consultancy and advisory roles, providing expertise in IT security and infrastructure.
- Led cloud transformation initiatives, integrating security measures for AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.