Project Manager Cybersecurity/SOC (m/f/x)

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager Cyber Security who can manage complex cyber security projects to contribute to our ambition
to build the industry leading Security Operations Center. The Project Manager Cybersecurity is responsible for steering a target-oriented interdisciplinary project team ensuring project targets such as quality, timely delivery, cost and risk mitigation are met. In this role, the Project Manager Cybersecurity will strongly contribute to the implementation of the Hilti Cyber Security strategy, which is essential to protect Hilti’s business against any Cyber-attack.

We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction sector. Hilti is a multicultural workplace with some 30,000 people in more than 120 countries committed to global teamwork.

The IT department within Hilti is a truly global team with main hubs in Buchs (Switzerland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Plano/Tulsa (USA). All locations have highly competent teams who work very closely together. Hilti’`s Global IT team is known for their focus on sustainable value creation by translating latest IT innovations into value creating solutions & services.

You will report to the Global Head Security Operations Center. From our office in Kuala Lumpur, you will manage project-related activities leading to new security tooling integration, buildup of new SOC services and enhancement of existing SOC services.

You are the facilitator of the different project steering committees in the SOC context and will prepare, moderate and document these meetings thoroughly. You are responsible for the project budget, resourcing, staffing and planning and utterly for the on-time delivery of the desired project results according to the agreed budget and quality.

You will work in an international team with people from the Security Operations Center and the Global IT teams.

Together with the Product Owner Cyber Defense and the Global Head SOC you translate the security roadmap into projects and make the budget and resource planning for these projects.

We give you the autonomy to identify the right technology solutions for our customers. We also encourage you to grow, not only in this role, but also beyond - you will be able to move around the business, to experience various job functions and even work abroad in different markets.

Our IT department is located in Buchs SG, Switzerland in the beautiful and mountainous Rhine Valley. It is in convenient walking distance to the city center and train station as well as in close proximity to our corporate headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein.
As integral part of our performance oriented yet caring culture we want you to work your best. Offers such as flexible working/part time arrangements, comprehensive insurance and pension plans, day care for your children are just some of the ways we do that. Additionally, Hilti e-bikes are readily available for you to use free of charge!

We want to mature into leading SOC organization with highly automated and extremely adaptive capabilities using latest technologies. We work in classical IT environments but also in IoT and OT environments where we anticipate a lot of progress and capability building in the future.
For this position, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced program/project manager that can run complex security projects together with virtual team members located around the world. You are a result focused project manager and able to motive people in the team. You think in solutions, not in problems and you know how to benefit from the steering committee in order to achieve the desired results.
You are self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work both independently in a matrix as well as in a global team. With your extensive experience as project manager combined with your interpersonal skills and experience in the field of cyber security, you can beat every deadline.
If you combine a strong analytical skillset with knowledge and experience in state-of-the-art cyber security technology and processes, and with excellent oral & written communication skills, you are exactly what we are looking for.

• Must Have:
• BSc/MSc degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, engineering or a related technical discipline related to information security, or computer network defense
• 5+ years’ proven project management experience, including project planning and delivery, resource planning, budgeting and reporting to steering committees at senior management level
• Cyber security-specific domain know-how (i.e. SOC, cyber defense, network/infrastructure/application security)
• Experience in leading international and virtual teams
• Experience in Agile/Lean way of working
• Prince2 or IPMA or PMI or any other relevant program/project management certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills and well balanced, adaptive communication style; ability to explain complex topics in simple terms to Senior management and security specialists
• Fluent in English (verbally and written)
• Good to have:
• Working experience in the manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with multi cloud environments
• Previous exposure to IoT or OT
• Knowledge of NIST and SANS incident response frameworks and best practices
• A thirst to learn and challenge yourself

We look forward to receiving your application.

• For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.

Learn more about us: https://careers.hilti.li/en-li
Learn more about our IoT initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUQ6tdQnls
Learn more about our Global IT Competition here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlv1hDNuVw4

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.