RINA is currently recruiting for a Cybersecurity Engineering Project Manager to join its office in Genoa, Rome or Rozzano (Italy) within the Aerospace & Defence Division.
Mission
A Cybersecurity Engineering Project Manager is responsible for technically acquiring and leading complex projects, overseeing project teams, and acting as a key contact and coordinator between the business development, cybersecurity experts, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion. This role focuses on high-value projects, ensuring delivery aligns with company objectives and timelines.
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Key Accountabilities
Business Development and Pre-Sales:
- Support ore definition of strategic cybersecurity technological partnerships
- Translate of customer needs in consulting services (regulatory compliance, cyber security solution design and in-service management) and/or licensing solutions
- Consult with technical departments in the estimation of effort
Project Execution:
- Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, creating a roadmap for successful project execution
- Manage resources, timelines to maintain alignment with project goals
Resource Management:
- Engage with department leads to ensure resources are available when needed
- Engage technology partners for license acquisition
Client and Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as a contact for client communication, managing expectations and building trust
- Act as a liaison between project teams and senior leadership, facilitating information flow and alignment
Financial Oversight:
- Control project budgets, analyzing financial performance and adjusting spending as required.
- Prepare financial reports and projections, ensuring leadership is aware of budget impacts.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively managing costs to maintain profitability
Risk and Quality Management:
- Oversee risk management processes, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing risks.
- Ensure quality standards are met by establishing control measures and conducting regular checks
- Lead root cause analysis for any project issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or Computer Engineering
Qualifications
Hard Skills
1. 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a technical sales role within a project setting, ideally with exposure to cross-functional teamwork.
2. Specific experience in managing cybersecurity technologies partners. Knowledge of Tenable and Splunk technologies is preferred.
3. In-depth knowledge of security services (Governance, Risk & Compliance, Vulnerability Management, SOC/SIEM).
4. Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443, and regulations.
5. Professional project management certifications are highly desirable (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar).
6. Good understanding of project lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, risk management, quality control, and change management.
7. Fluent in Italian and highly proficient in English.
Soft skills
8. Ability to effectively manage resources and budget, as well as progress reporting.
9. Ability to translate technical requirements into business benefits for the customer.
10. Ability to move easily between technical sales and project management.
11. Proficiency with contracts, client management, and vendor relations. Technical negotiation skills with both vendors and end customers.
Competencies
12. DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
13. INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
14. WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
15. FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
16. PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.