Information Security Programme Manager

Reference: 168587_1780497864

Information Security Programme Manager - Global Enterprise Environment
Duration: Permanent, full time
Type: Salaried role (competitive package, pension, bonus, healthcare, 26 days leave)
Location: Dublin
On‑site Requirement: 1 day a week onsite.

Summary of Role

In this role, you will:

  • Lead a portfolio of information security transformation programmes within a large, complex global organisation.
  • Drive the delivery of security change initiatives that strengthen governance, controls, and regulatory alignment across technology and business functions.
  • Act as a senior programme lead, ensuring security initiatives are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in line with strategic priorities.
  • Partner closely with senior stakeholders to embed security requirements into enterprise services and operating models.
  • Support the ongoing evolution of a mature, globally consistent information security capability.

Job Description

Responsibilities of the role:

  • Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple information security programmes and projects, from initiation through to execution and value realisation.
  • Define programme roadmaps, milestones, success measures, KPIs and OKRs, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
  • Manage programme governance, budgets, resources, risks, and interdependencies across a global delivery landscape.
  • Provide regular, high‑quality reporting and insights to senior leadership and steering forums.
  • Collaborate with technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to ensure security initiatives align with organisational standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on information security change, offering guidance on delivery approach, prioritisation, and impact.
  • Champion security awareness and adoption, ensuring requirements are effectively embedded into services and business processes.
  • Anticipate delivery risks and dependencies early, driving mitigation actions to maintain momentum and quality.

Experience and Skills Required

  • Extensive experience in information security, technology, or IT delivery, ideally within large enterprise or regulated environments.
  • Proven track record managing security or technology transformation portfolios, including complex, multi‑year programmes.
  • Strong programme and project management capability; formal certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of European regulatory frameworks relevant to information security, such as DORA and NIS2.
  • Broad knowledge of information security domains, including security governance, controls, architecture, and management systems.
  • Familiarity with recognised industry standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 270xx, COBIT).
  • Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence senior leaders and coordinate diverse delivery teams.
  • An agile, pragmatic mindset with the ability to operate independently in fast‑moving environments.

What's on Offer

An opportunity to lead high‑impact information security transformation within a global organisation undergoing significant change. You'll work in a collaborative, international environment where security is positioned as a strategic enabler.

The role offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid working, international exposure, and access to continuous learning and long‑term career development.

Next Steps

If you would like to explore this opportunity further, please submit your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment Specialists.

📧 [email protected]
📞 +353 1 901 4378

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

€90,000.00 - €110,000.00
Per annum
EUR90000 - EUR110000 per annum + pension bonus healthcare etc
Added 03/06/2026
Reference: 168587_1780497864

Information Security Programme Manager

Republic of Ireland Full Time Project Management

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