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Risk Programme Manager   Private Sector

Type: Contract Location: Dublin, Hybrid Salary:

  • Don’t miss out on this great opportunity as a Risk & Security Project/Program Manager you will lead cross-functional. This role combines project management excellence with deep understanding of cybersecurity, risk, and governance.

Risk Programme Manager and Responsibilities:
 

What’s involved:

  • Manage end-to-end delivery of security and risk-related programs across multiple business units.
  • Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and success criteria.
  • Develop detailed project plans, resource forecasts, and risk registers.
  • Drive accountability and progress across technical, operational, and compliance teams.
  • Support the implementation and improvement of risk management frameworks
  • Partner with risk owners to track mitigation actions and ensure timely closure of findings.
  • Support audit readiness, policy compliance, and control validation activities.
  • Liaise between technical security teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Provide clear and timely reporting on project status, risks, and dependencies.
  • Communicate complex technical and risk issues in business-relevant terms.
  • Identify process gaps and lead initiatives to enhance project governance and delivery effectiveness.

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Certifications (desirable): PMP, PRINCE2, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar.
  • 5+ years of project/program management experience, ideally within cybersecurity, IT risk, or compliance domains.
  • Proven track record managing enterprise-level security initiatives (e.g. vulnerability management programs, data protection, incident response readiness, GRC implementations).
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, etc.).
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external vendors or partners.
  • Familiarity with IT infrastructure, cloud environments (AWS/Azure), and common security controls.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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What’s on offer:

  • Daily Rate Contract

Interested?