
Security Project Manager
Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Apply by 7 Feb 2026
Competitive
Job Ref.: BH-56510
Stellenbeschreibung
Location: Basel-Land, Switzerland;
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration: 12 months contract
Workload and Set-up: 100% with a hybrid mode (few days a week on-site)
Project details:
We are seeking an experienced Security Project Manager to lead multiple cybersecurity projects within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in IT security and project/program management, with a strong track record of delivering high-budget initiatives across global teams. This role demands leadership, technical depth, and the ability to drive compliance and security excellence
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and execution of all security projects defined in the roadmap
- Support technical teams and engineers in rolling out cybersecurity solutions
- Manage project delivery to European affiliates and ensure compliance with global standards
- Provide regular reporting to management and executive stakeholders
- Drive consensus on proposed solutions and ensure timely delivery with high quality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, QA, Compliance) to meet security objectives
- Report effectively at both executive and technical levels
- Apply Scrum/Agile methodologies for efficient project delivery
- PMI-certified Project/Program Manager with extensive experience in IT security
- CISSP and ISO 27001 certification (or equivalent)
- Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, GxP)
- 10 years of experience in IT project/program management
- Strong leadership and team management skills with intercontinental project experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Prior experience with Scrum / Agile frameworks and technical IT project management.
- ITIL v3 Foundation Certified
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- CMMI (Continuous Process Improvement) experience
- PMO Optimization expertise (metrics and maturity in project management standards)