Programma Manager Security & Informatieveiligheid (K10002)

About the Position

Programma Manager Security & Informatieveiligheid (K10002)

The Federal Pension Service is seeking an experienced Programma Manager Security & Informatieveiligheid to lead the NIS2 program and ensure the organization meets the required NIS2 Essentials compliance level by April 2027.

You will be responsible for steering the program, coordinating the underlying projects, and monitoring the program objectives. You will work with security specialists, architects, project leaders, and business stakeholders, ensuring all initiatives are aligned.

Although a strong affinity with security and information security is required, the focus of this role is on program steering, governance, stakeholder management, and change management.

The program includes projects on:

• Strengthening governance and security policies;
• Risk management and compliance under NIS2;
• Identity & Access Management (IAM);
• Security monitoring and incident management;
• Asset, vulnerability, and configuration management;
• Business continuity and disaster recovery;
• Awareness and security awareness;
• Improving security processes and control measures.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate the entire NIS2 program to evolve the organization from the current maturity level to the required NIS2 Essentials level.
• Develop and monitor program governance, roadmap, and priorities.
• Coordinate the various projects, workflows, and interdependencies within the program.
• Monitor planning, budget, risks, quality, and program progress.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively initiate corrective measures to achieve program objectives.
• Prepare, start, and follow up on new projects within the security program.
• Ensure clear communication and reporting to management, the program steering group, and other stakeholders.
• Translate complex security and compliance issues into clear decision information.
• Coordinate with the ePMO on methodology, governance, and progress reporting.
• Guide the necessary organizational changes and adoption processes.

Requirements

• Roles: IT Program Manager Expert
• Languages:
  • Dutch: Active knowledge
  • French: Active knowledge
  • English: Passive knowledge
• Skills:
  • Project Management Methodologies: Expert
  • Program management: Expert
  • Change Management: Expert
  • NIS2: Confirmed
  • Conceptual knowledge of one or more of the following security domains (technology, regulation): Confirmed

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program and project management.
• Proven experience in leading complex transformation or compliance programs.
• Proven experience in change management.
• Experience in coordinating multiple projects and dependencies within a program.
• Affinity with Business Architecture, Application Architecture, and Technical (Security) Architecture.
• Experience within a federal government institution is a plus.

Personal Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordinating skills.
• Pragmatic and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to involve stakeholders at different levels in changes.
• Strong analytical insight and problem-solving ability.

Technical Competencies

• Change management (10 years)
• Program management (10 years)
• Project management methodologies (10 years)
• Conceptual knowledge of one or more of the following security domains (technology, regulation): Endpoints, perimeter, NIS2, networks, databases, secure software development, etc.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a federal government institution
• Professional growth and development

About the Company

The Federal Pension Service is committed to providing high-quality pension services to federal employees and retirees. We are dedicated to ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to our mission of securing the future of federal pensions.