Project manager in cybersecurity

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead and coordinate cybersecurity projects across the aerospace and defence sectors. In this key role, you will lead end-to-end project delivery while serving as the primary interface between C-level and development team, driving seamless cross-functional alignment across engineering, security compliance, and software development teams in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

• Lead and coordinate complex cybersecurity and software development projects from early phases until delivery, ensuring alignment with defined scope, timing, quality, and budget
• Act as the point of contact for international clients, managing requirements, technical expectations, progress reviews, and stakeholder communications
• Define, monitor, and control detailed project plans, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Proactively identify technical and project risks, establishing effective mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Drive and monitor project compliance with relevant aerospace and defence security/safety standards and frameworks
• Analyse project metrics and regularly report progress, risks, and critical decision points to executive leadership (C suite) and key client stakeholders.
• Support in the preparation of project proposals (ESA ITT, EDF and HE proposal, RFIs and RFQs, ...)

• Technical background (University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably within cybersecurity, software-intensive systems, aerospace, or defence environments
• Proven track record of direct interaction with international customers and managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Excellent planning abilities with a structured mindset to prioritize tasks under demanding deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High level of English (written and spoken) is required
• Proactive, autonomous, and decisive personality with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Eligibility and capability to obtain Personal Security Clearance for Defence-related projects in Spain

• Duration: indefinite, employee contract
• Availability: full-time
• You will be directly involved in challenging key projects in the aerospace, and defence industries, for private and public customers
• You will be pioneering in the growing space cybersecurity industry
• You will be writing a part of the transition into the PQC era for space and defence applications
• Attractive salary and the possibility to work on a fully remote basis
• Excellent team culture