Senior PMO (Information Security)

As project management office, you are a hands-on colleague in the information security team of the Randstad Digital Factory. This team is responsible for the full breadth of information security at Randstad, from defining Randstad’s information security policy to providing operational services that help keep Randstad secure.

We’re looking for a PMO in this new role that will be responsible for the project management office on tactical/strategic level, for all activities concerning the security team. You will work closely with the Digital Factory team, PMO team and external partners to set up and oversee projects, apply standards, track progress and manage reporting to the different stakeholders on different levels.

tasks and responsibilities

● Responsible for the Security Portfolio Management, including monitoring the execution and ensuring effective stakeholder management
● Highlighting the risks and follow up on progress
● Support the planning, forecast, monitor, identify bottlenecks and inform on the progress of the security roadmap
● Support set up of new projects in alignment with defined oversight and tracking structure
● Increase transparency when it comes to operational performance and quality (services and projects) and reports it to management.
● Develop and maintain a set of Key Performance Indicators and dashboards measuring the services/projects’ achievement in terms of cost, quality, progress and
responsiveness as well as the cyber security posture of the 40 OpCos based on our services
● Organise meetings and present dashboard and progress to the Opco’s and management.
● Identify opportunities for improvement and make suggestions for the continuous reuse of improvements
● Gather and deliver control information, prepare, analyses and advise on the relevant content-related activities (e.g. budget, risks)
● Understanding of program and project financials, planning, risk and issue management, etc.
● You are the main point of contact for reporting and progress tracking
● Provide general update and escalation reports for senior stakeholders
● Prepare concise reports for senior management, including C-level

role related competencies

● Master Degree (or equivalent)
● At least 5 years as PMO in an IT environment
● Affinity with information security (nice to have)
● Advanced PRINCE, PMI, MSP or comparable certifications (nice to have)
● Practical, hands-on experience in IT project management and reporting
● Manage complex issues with OpCos and Digital Factory autonomously
● Know how to set priorities straight.
● Able to work in an ad hoc and unstructured way if needed
● Able to quickly create structure and provide an overview
● Ability to manage a team without direct reporting lines, where you are not responsible for the team, however, you are the single point of contact for all parties involved
and able to influence colleagues.

general competencies

● Good command of the English language
● Proficiency in other languages (helpful but not essential)
● Excellent analytical skills
● Ability to operate in a matrix organisation
● Self-starting and self-supporting
● Empathic and proficient in managing multiple stakeholders
● Hands-on
● Service-oriented
● Likes to work in an international environment with different cultures
● Willing and able to travel (if needed and possible)
● Good communication skills
● Enthusiastic and pragmatic, result driven

You will be starting in this new role probably with a trainee. You will be the mentor of this colleague. The role is initially for 3-6 months based on 36-40 hours/week. Please submit your CV in English before 29 January 2021.