Program Manager Security

Project overview

Assignment description and background of assignment

Cyber threats are increasing and organizations are facing ever higher demands regarding digital resilience. SURF already has an ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) and is now taking the next step with the Security First program.

As Program Manager Security First, you will be responsible for the daily management of the program and its underlying projects. You will effortlessly switch between technical specialists, management, and the board, ensuring that decision-making is effectively translated into concrete results. The technical expertise is available within SURF; your added value lies in program management, stakeholder management, and achieving progress within an organization with a lot of autonomy.

Responsibilities

Result areas

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Education: WO

Experience: Medior

Specialization: Consultant

Hours: Fulltime

Vacancy number: 240959

Posted: October 26, 2026

Employment type: Temporary

Salary: € 100 - € 115

Industry: Public administration - government services and mandatory social security

Fulltime/Parttime: Fulltime

• Daily management of the program and its underlying projects.
• Monthly reporting to the steering committee.
• Guiding project selection in collaboration with internal IT and service owners.
• Ensuring clear frameworks regarding scope, planning, results, and ownership.
• Identifying and escalating risks, bottlenecks, and decision-making issues.
• Promoting collaboration between central and decentralized teams.
• The program will be realized within the set planning and frameworks.
• Strengthened collaboration between involved teams.
• Demonstrable progress and results, including verification through internal audits.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Utrecht, NL
• Rate: 100-115 EUR/h
• Languages: Dutch