Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Project Manager

Expanding steadily since its launch in 2003, the ACENSI group is an IT consultancy firm, well known for their technical and functional know-how, who specialize in Telecommunications, Media and Financial Markets, as well as in the Energy industry. ACENSI guides businesses in evolutionary IT projects from the initial strategies through to their realization (Management and Project management, Development, Design and Implementation, Infrastructure). From its original focus on technical engineering and Business Analysis, ACENSI has developed new areas of expertise in Human Resource Management Systems, Business Intelligence, e-learning and Client Relationship Management. Dynamism, enthusiasm and social development are all valued at ACENSI, allowing our clients to benefit from consultants with a true blend of talents.

ACENSI BELGIUM is looking for his client a Senior Cybersecurity Risk & Project Manager

CONTEXT

The client is a public financial institution responsible for the stability of the national financial system and the reliability of the institutions operating within it. Its core missions include maintaining price stability, overseeing the financial sector, ensuring the security of payment systems and banknotes, and producing economic and financial analyses. Within its Cyber Security & Risk Management team, the client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic cyber security initiatives in a regulated, high-security environment. The selected consultant will act as a central delivery lead, coordinating security, IT, audit, architecture, and business stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and deliver cyber security and risk management projects end-to-end, from initiation to audit-ready closure.

• Define and maintain project roadmaps, risk registers, issue logs, budgets, and reporting dashboards.

• Drive GRC initiatives, including criticality assessments, issue registers, third-party risk inputs, and control mapping.

• Coordinate internal and external security audits (e.g. ISAE Type I / II), ensuring structured evidence collection and remediation tracking.

• Ensure compliance and alignment with security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST,CIS).

• Act as the primary interface between security teams, IT, audit, architecture, vendors, and senior stakeholders.

• Drive process optimisation and automation to reduce manual reporting and improve traceability.

PROFILE

Senior-level professional with proven experience as a Cyber Security Project Manager or Programme Manager in complex, regulated environments. Strong background in risk management, security governance, and compliance is required. Experience with financial institutions, public sector organisations, or EU institutions is considered a strong asset.

SKILLS

1. Cyber Security Project Management–Ability to manage large-scale, multi-stakeholder security projects with full ownership of scope, budget, and delivery. (Expert–current)
2. Risk Management & GRC–Hands-on experience building risk registers, criticality assessments, issue tracking, and integrated GRC solutions. (Expert–current)
3. Audit Coordination & Compliance–Experience coordinating internal and external audits, producing audit-ready documentation, and tracking remediation actions. (Expert–1 to 3 years)
4. Security Framework Alignment– Proven ability to map and align controls with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks. (Expert–current)
5. Senior Stakeholder Management–Ability to communicate effectively with CISO, audit, architecture, IT, and business leaders. (Expert–current)
6. Leadership & Team Coordination–Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery without formal authority. (Expert–current)
7. Structured, Outcome-Driven Mindset–Strong analytical approach, focus on delivery, continuous improvement, and clear reporting to decision-makers. (Expert–current)

LANGUAGES

• Dutch or French–Full professional proficiency.

• English–Full professional proficiency.