Lead, Program & Project Delivery

Job Purpose:

• As the Lead Security Program Delivery, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Program Delivery to provide critical support in managing the entire life cycle of information security programs.
• From contributing to proof of concept initiatives to overseeing program implementation and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of information security initiatives.
• This position requires a dynamic individual with a passion for program delivery and a strong foundation in project management within the information security domain.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Support:

• Assist in shaping and executing the strategic vision for information security programs.

• Contribute actively to the development and execution of proof of concept initiatives.

Continuous Monitoring Collaboration

• Collaborate in establishing a robust monitoring framework for ongoing program evaluation.

• Actively participate in proactive measures for continuous improvement based on monitoring insights.

Program Coordination

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of information security programs using industry-standard methodologies.

• Apply project management terminologies, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Critical Path Analysis (CPA), to ensure program success.

Implementation Assistance

• Support the implementation of information security programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Contribute to the application of Agile and Scrum methodologies for efficient program execution.

Metrics Tracking and Reporting

• Contribute to defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for information security programs.

• Assist in generating regular reports for senior management, highlighting program achievements and improvement areas.

Resource Optimization

• Support the optimization of resource allocation to enhance program delivery efficiency.

• Assist in ensuring the availability of necessary resources for successful program implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth program delivery.

• Assist in communicating program updates and milestones to stakeholders.

Risk Mitigation Support

• Contribute to the identification and mitigation of risks associated with information security programs.

• Assist in developing contingency plans and risk response strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in ICT, Computer Science or related field and equivalent work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Proven work experience in managing projects/programs in Information Security, Compliance, Technology audit, or a related field in the banking industry or similar environment
• Strong working knowledge of office productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, Google Apps