EDO (Project Leader) in Platform Security

Division: CISO

As a global critical financial infrastructure, the protection of Euroclear's information and assets is fundamental to our business. Security is at the core of our services, firmly embedded in the management systems and processes of the company. You will be joining our Chief Information Security Office (CISO), responsible for implementing the vital controls to protect our information assets optimally.

You will join the CISO project team and be accountable for delivering end-to-end Information Security projects across various technical and functional domains. Our business relies on highly sophisticated technologies, supported by a diverse range of applications and platforms. The teams you lead will consist of resources from both the CISO division and other IT and Business functions.

The Project Leader/Epic Delivery Owner (EDO) supervises the management of epics (projects) within the CISO division, from their initial ideation to completion. Their responsibilities include coordinating the individuals assigned to these epics and ensuring that the vital processes are applied to deliver them on time, within budget, and aligned with the desired outcomes.

Role

• Ensure that adequate resources are assigned to each epic, working closely with team leaders involved in the project.
• Supervise the production of deliverables and artifacts related to the epics. Validate these deliverables to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Supervise the delivery process in terms of scope, planning, budget, and quality. Address any deviations promptly to keep the project on track.
• Monitor changes, risks, and issues associated with the epics. Collaborate with the Sponsor and Epic Owner to take appropriate actions when needed.
• Ensure that epic outputs are thoroughly tested before deployment. Facilitate the smooth deployment of these outputs into production.
• Verify that the implemented solution aligns with expectations. Ensure that operational teams are prepared to adopt the changes and that the anticipated benefits are realized.
• Uphold Euroclear’s methodology and governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report these elements to the appropriate stakeholders/committees to ensure full awareness and appropriate decisions are taken.

Responsibilities: Management Aspects

• Run the epic on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Sponsorship Committee.
• Supervise the epic from the definition phase to the closure phase, including handling all internal and external dependencies, achievements, and impacts.
• Ensure the epics produce the required deliverables/artifacts with the required quality, within the agreed time and budget, and in respect of the methodology framework.
• Direct, empower, and challenge the project team to ensure the epic scope and expectations are met.
• Manage risks and issues, including the collection, evaluation, and planning of corrective and/or preventive actions, and escalate risks and issues to the Sponsorship Committee as needed.
• Perform change control, ensuring there are no unapproved scope deviations. Follow up on any changes (scope, budget increase, and other changes) in agreement with the Sponsor.
• Prepare for and report to the Sponsorship Committee through Weekly Status Reports.

Qualitative Aspects

• Produce the Project Quality Plan (PQP), documenting the approach to quality management: governance structure, management process, and assigned responsibilities for achieving the expected quality levels.
• Create plans, and if necessary, exception plans, together with the involved teams, and reach agreement on these plans, including the plans’ success criteria, with the Sponsorship Committee.
• Initiate the different demands via, for example, the QBR & QP process or other processes if needed.
• Plan from definition to closure, including managing all internal and external dependencies, milestones, and impacts.

Operationalization

• With the help of the ERO (Business Analyst), ensure the needed operationalization aspects are foreseen and fully embedded in the delivery.

Post-Implementation Stage

• Prepare the Post-Implementation Report for validation by the Sponsor, including any Lessons Learned.

Soft Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Punctual and meticulous
• Critical thinker
• Strong team and collaboration focus
• High work ethic and adaptability
• Ability to work autonomously

Requirements

• 5+ years of proven Project Management experience in a large Financial Services organization.
• Experience in developing associated business processes, procedures, controls, and critical metrics.
• Experience in leading end-to-end projects in parallel, with sizes varying from 300 to 3,000 person-days.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, adapting your style according to the context and different project partners.
• Experience with industry-standard methodologies like Waterfall, PMI, or Prince2, and agile delivery methods.
• Responsibilities encompassing planning, budgets, risks & issues, and resource management. Previous experience with outsourced project management is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills, with the ability to influence various levels of management towards project targets.
• Proficiency in English with superb communication skills (listening, writing, and communicating) at all levels, from staff members to senior management.
• Natural affinity with technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with a range of Information Security technologies, infrastructure, processes, and services.

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Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.