Project Manager - Cybersecurity

Hiring:
Senior Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Job location: UAE (Sharjah)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager – Cybersecurity to lead and deliver complex security initiatives across enterprise environments. This role involves managing end-to-end cybersecurity projects spanning infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms while ensuring alignment with organizational security standards and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects (planning, execution, monitoring, and closure)
• Define project scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables aligned with security objectives
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies related to security and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, applications, and operations
• Conduct workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather and define security requirements
• Translate business and security needs into structured project plans and execution roadmaps
• Oversee implementation and rollout of security solutions across multiple systems and entities
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies, frameworks, and governance standards
• Manage vendors and implementation partners delivering cybersecurity solutions
• Ensure seamless integration of security tools within existing platforms and infrastructure
• Track project progress and drive successful deployment and adoption of security controls
• Prepare and present regular updates, reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders

Required Experience

• 8–12 years of experience in project management
• Proven experience managing cybersecurity or infrastructure-related projects
• Exposure to key security domains such as identity security, application security, or cloud security
• Strong experience working with cross-functional technical and business stakeholders
• Experience in vendor and partner management
• Background in government, public sector, or large enterprise environments is a plus

Skills

• Strong project planning, execution, and delivery management
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks
• Ability to bridge communication between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills
• Strong vendor management and delivery oversight capabilities
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP or PRINCE2
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Security+