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Project Lead – NIS2 & Cybersecurity Compliance

Project Lead – NIS2 & Cybersecurity Compliance

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Antwerp, Belgium

Senior

Freelance

18-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Risk Management Organization Analytical Skills Software Development

Job Specifications

Our client, a prominent public sector organization, is seeking a professional to manage projects within a complex cybersecurity program. This role focuses on the risk-based transition of infrastructure and legacy systems to ensure compliance with new regulatory standards.

Lead project teams and coordinate activities between internal product teams and external suppliers.
Manage the delivery of infrastructure and development projects within defined time, budget, and scope.
Perform independent analytical tasks to translate high-level guidelines into concrete technical requirements.
Coordinate project communication and reporting across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Support and facilitate team members to ensure smooth project operations and goal achievement.
Monitor the implementation of security standards across various technical and organizational domains.
Report progress and risks directly to the program management office.

What are we looking for?

3+ years of experience as a project lead overseeing infrastructure or software development projects.
1+ years of experience with information security and NIS regulations.
Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a strategic change environment.
Extensive knowledge of Cybersecurity Governance and its application.
Strong grasp of PM methodologies including terminology, roles, and processes such as Prince2 or PMBok.
Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and oversee their practical implementation.
Strong analytical skills for detailed follow-up and task-based analysis.
Excellent reporting and communication skills within complex organizational contexts.
You are native or near-native in Dutch with a C2 level of proficiency.

Nice to Haves

Possession of a Prince2 certification.
Experience with ITIL processes and supply chain security.
Practical knowledge of risk management within IT and security projects.
Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office tools.
Previous experience working within the public sector.

What do we offer?

Start date: 01/03/26
Duration: project until 15/07/27 with 12-month extension options.
Work regime: Full-time (100%).
Location: Antwerp.
Working model: hybrid
Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers.

About the Company

Pauwels Consulting is a Belgian consultancy firm with more than 1500 experts in engineering, life sciences and IT. We staff, manage and execute projects for leading organizations in Belgium, France, The Netherlands and beyond. Experts in Engineering, Life Sciences and IT Our Engineering team helps organizations in the (petro)chemical, civil engineering, industrial production, energy and transport businesses with the design, supervision, support and execution of long-term projects. We are particularly active in the fields o... Know more