Principal Cybersecurity Project Manager / PMO Lead - Sofia
Workster is partnering with an established international organisation to recruit a Principal Cybersecurity Project Manager / PMO Lead for its Sofia-based team. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity programme and project management professional who can lead complex security initiatives, establish effective governance, and drive delivery across multiple stakeholders.
The role will focus on overseeing the cybersecurity project portfolio, strengthening PMO practices, and ensuring that strategic security programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with business and regulatory requirements.
Your Role
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex cybersecurity programmes and projects
Establish and maintain effective cybersecurity PMO governance, methodologies, standards, and reporting frameworks
Manage the cybersecurity project portfolio, including prioritisation, dependencies, resources, risks, and delivery timelines
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and success criteria
Coordinate cross-functional teams across cybersecurity, information technology, risk, compliance, legal, procurement, and business operations
Engage with senior stakeholders and provide clear, accurate, and timely programme reporting
Monitor project performance, identify delivery risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation and escalation plans
Ensure cybersecurity initiatives are aligned with organisational strategy, security objectives, and regulatory requirements
Support the development and continuous improvement of project management processes, controls, templates, and documentation
Oversee third-party suppliers, consultants, and technology partners involved in cybersecurity projects
Track budgets, resource capacity, benefits realisation, and overall portfolio performance
Facilitate steering committees, project reviews, workshops, and governance meetings
Promote consistent delivery practices, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the cybersecurity function
Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, status reports, and project documentation
Your Qualifications
Significant experience in cybersecurity project, programme, portfolio, or PMO management
Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional cybersecurity or information technology initiatives
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, governance, controls, and regulatory requirements
Experience establishing or leading a PMO within a cybersecurity or technology environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, priorities, dependencies, and stakeholders
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance models, delivery frameworks, and reporting practices
Experience managing project budgets, resources, suppliers, risks, issues, and benefits
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership
Strong analytical, organisational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex cybersecurity topics into clear business language
Experience with project management and collaboration tools
Relevant certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, PMI, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent is an advantage
University degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, or a related field is an advantage
Fluency in English, with strong written and spoken communication skills
Based in or willing to work from Sofia, Bulgaria
The Offer
Opportunity to lead high-impact cybersecurity programmes within an international organisation
Senior-level ownership of cybersecurity project portfolio and PMO governance
Collaborative, international, and technology-focused working environment
Professional development and access to ongoing learning opportunities
Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and experienced cybersecurity professionals
Competitive compensation package
Modern office environment in Sofia with a professional and supportive team
Career growth opportunities within cybersecurity, programme management, and PMO leadership