Location: Zwijndrecht, Belgium (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Contract: Freelance (Full-time) Start date: ASAP Duration: Until at least December 2026 (extension possible)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Security Project Manager to lead the recovery and successful delivery of critical cybersecurity initiatives within a large international industrial enterprise.
This assignment is ideal for a senior project manager who combines excellent delivery capabilities with a solid understanding of enterprise cybersecurity environments.
Working alongside Security Architects, Infrastructure teams and senior business stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring high-impact security projects are delivered successfully.
Your Responsibilities
- Restart and structure strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
- Lead end-to-end project delivery from planning to implementation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Security and Business.
- Manage project scope, planning, budget, quality and risk.
- Remove blockers and proactively drive project execution.
- Report project progress to Security Leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Ensure strong governance, documentation and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to technical discussions while maintaining a delivery-focused mindset.
Projects
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Infrastructure Security
Your Profile
We are looking for someone who brings both technical credibility and strong project leadership.
- 5+ years of experience managing IT or Cybersecurity projects.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise security initiatives.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure and security architecture.
- Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
- Strong communication skills with both technical and executive audiences.
- Hands-on attitude with a pragmatic problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating multiple stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience with NAC solutions.
- Experience with PIM or IAM implementations.
- Industrial or manufacturing environment experience.
What's Offered
- Long-term freelance assignment.
- High-impact cybersecurity programme.
- Significant autonomy and ownership.
- Collaboration with senior security professionals.
- Possibility of contract extension beyond 2026.
If you have a proven track record of delivering cybersecurity projects in enterprise environments and enjoy working at the intersection of technology, security and business, we would be pleased to hear from you.