Cybersecurity Program Director

Project overview

Our client in the Health and Pharma sector is looking for a Cybersecurity Program Director H/F

Mission Description:

Context

Our client in the pharmaceutical sector is looking for a cyber program director.

Mission

The Cyber Program Director leads the definition, execution, and monitoring of a portfolio of cybersecurity-related projects and initiatives. They propose new topics and ensure project delivery according to sponsor expectations. They rely on project teams, while also being able to take direct charge of certain projects in case of delays or failures by a project manager or technical expert.

They advise sponsors on cybersecurity and resilience topics, ensure the strategic coherence of the program and its alignment with group evolutions, and ensure value creation for business units in an international context.

Main Responsibilities

Technical Environment

Profile Sought

Experience

Technical Skills

Languages

Essential Skills/Qualities:

Cybersecurity program management, Cyber governance and strategy, Project portfolio management and PMO, Budget and risk management, NIS2, GDPR, NIST CSF compliance, Leadership and communication in French and English

Desirable Skills/Qualities:

Project management or security certifications

• Define, align, and implement the cyber strategy in line with needs validated by sponsors
• Establish and manage program governance: steering committees, reporting to the executive committee, and budget monitoring
• Ensure compliance with NIS2, GDPR, NIST CSF, and internal standards
• Structure and manage a portfolio of cybersecurity projects: AD strengthening, IAM, remediation and hardening workflows, resilience, password management, email encryption, backup and recovery, Zero Trust, and user awareness
• Coordinate internal teams, partners, and service providers, including consultants, external project managers, integrators, IT service companies, and software vendors
• Control program deadlines, costs, quality, and risks
• Define and monitor KPIs/KRIs and dashboards for management
• Implement and disseminate program management tools within projects
• Regularly communicate program progress, risks, and successes to executives
• Cybersecurity: governance, technological controls, resilience, IAM, Zero Trust
• Regulations and frameworks: NIS2, GDPR, NIST CSF
• Management: KPI/KRI, PMO, program management
• Minimum 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in managing cyber or IT projects or programs
• Successful experience in an international and regulated environment, particularly in pharmaceuticals, finance, defense, or critical industries
• Expertise in budget management and cross-functional management
• Master's degree (Bac+5) in IT, cybersecurity, project or program management, or equivalent
• Mastery of cybersecurity concepts and solutions, particularly governance, technological controls, and resilience
• Solid skills in project management, PMO, and risk management
• Project management or security certifications are a plus
• French and English
• Location: Paris, with 2 days of remote work
• Desired start date: as soon as possible

Project details

2 days per week

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Paris, France, FR
• Rate: 94-94 EUR/h
• Languages: French