Cyber Security Expert PMO / Project Management Office (m/f/d)

Company Description

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. With approximately 15 million customers worldwide, our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. In addition, we are continuously expanding our international online marketplace, METRO MARKETS, to meet the needs of our professional customers. We furthermore take pride in our commitment to sustainability which is considered in all our actions and being listed in various sustainability indices and rankings for years is proof for our dedication (e. g. MSCI, CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Index). With our business operations spanning 32 countries, over 90,000 employees worldwide and generating sales of around €30 billion in the fiscal year 2022/23, we are determined to continue our journey to growth. 

At METRO, we have set ourselves ambitious goals with our “sCore” growth strategy which is closely accompanied by our Fundamentals. These shared values provide us with rules of conduct that are binding for everyone at METRO, in all countries and companies. Our commitment to wholesale is at the forefront of our mission, and we are constantly striving to improve. With our ONE METRO spirit, everyone stands together, bringing curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust. Find out more about METRO at careers.metroag.de.

Job Description

Join us in developing and strengthening an entire department and transforming cybersecurity capabilities on a global scale. If you're committed to making a real impact in the field of Cyber Security, you can #ShapeTheM with us.

Besides an interesting professional environment, we offer you a culture that wants you to thrive and allows to learn from each other:

• We try together, we stumble together, we get up together and shape our future. Be part of our transformation, build cross-functional capabilities and discover new ways of excelling in the Cyber Security field.
• We create impact in the world of food and offer comfort for our customers worldwide. To achieve this, we build capabilities to be the cyber-resilient omni-channel wholesaler.
• We invite you to take on responsibility, make our company your company and create a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solutions.
• Together, we CARRY the M, we GROW the M, we INSPIRE the M, we SHAPE the M.

The purpose of your role is…

to lead our cybersecurity transformation with precision and expertise, wielding your program and project management skills to oversee and guide initiatives that aim to increase our cyber resilience and propel us into a secure digital future.

Job Summary: The Cybersecurity Continuous Improvement Program Manager will lead and support cybersecurity annual program and underlying projects and initiatives within the organization. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing best practices, and utilizing cutting-edge tools to enhance cybersecurity posture and resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Cybersecurity Continuous Improvement Program: Take ownership structuring cybersecurity program and projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify with the Information Security organization, goals, gapsm and opportunities for enhancing cybersecurity processes, methodologies, and tools, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements coordinate the implementation of needed changes, communicate program updates and milestones, and ensure program success.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on cybersecurity program project management methodologies and tools, such as JIRA, Confluence, and other relevant platforms.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks, and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Develop and maintain program and project documentation, reports, and dashboards to track program deliverables and key metrics.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, regulations, and industry best practices, and support governance activities as needed.
• Participate in regular review of IS guidelines and standards in order to ensure identified improvements are also reflected in the documents supporting METRO’s management system for Information Security.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management or related roles, with a understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Understanding cybersecurity tools and technologies, familiarity with risk assessment methodologies is desirable, and experience with project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence is required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex cybersecurity issues and propose effective solutions.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe® Scaled Agilist are high desirable.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CISA are desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Proficiency in English (advanced level - verbal and written) is required. Additional language skills are a plus.

Additional Information

• We offer to be part of a fast-growing international team that has significant scaling ambitions across multiple markets.
• Work-Life Balance: Trusted working hours, 30 days of vacation and home office options
• Further training: A comprehensive further training offer over an own training team as well as an own annual training budget
• Well-being: Health programs, a free fitness studio on our campus and regular employee events
• Comfort: Very good public transport connections and free parking spaces including charging facilities for e-mobility. A canteens with a varied selection of meals and discounts in our stores and at many partner companies

Please note that all job opportunities at METRO AG require that you live in/move to Germany and can be in office in Düsseldorf at least 2 times per week. We don't offer 100% remote opportunities. We support candidates with their VISA-Application and international relocation.