Role: Project Manager
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Hybrid: 3 days working from office
Role Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the Information Protection Project along with overseeing several parallel workstreams across data security, governance, and compliance. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and regulatory adherence.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with information protection, data classification, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), access governance, and can navigate multiple priorities in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end project delivery of the Information Protection initiative, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
* Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, potentially spanning areas such as:
* Data Classification & Labelling
* DLP Implementation
* Information Governance & Access Controls
* Insider Risk Management
* Security Awareness & Training
* Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource plans, and budgets.
* Collaborate closely with Information Security, Legal, IT, Data Governance, and Compliance teams.
* Ensure alignment with global information protection standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
* Drive governance forums, reporting cadence, and steering committee updates.
* Monitor project KPIs and ensure delivery within agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
* Manage vendor relationships and third-party deliverables where applicable.
Must-Have Skills & Experience:
* 10–15 years of project/program management experience, ideally within cybersecurity, data protection, or IT risk domains.
* Proven track record in delivering information protection, data privacy, or cybersecurity projects.
* Strong familiarity with information security technologies and controls (e.g., DLP, CASB, IAM, encryption tools).
* Understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001).
* Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
* PMP, Prince2, or equivalent certification required; CISM or CISSP is a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
* Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive delivery mindset.
* Able to manage ambiguity and changing priorities across workstreams.
* Comfortable working in matrixed global environments with cross-functional teams.
* Strong reporting and executive communication skills.