DORA Project Manager

Lisbon, Portugal | Management | Full-time | Partially remote

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Overview:

We are the leading bank in the European Union and a leading international player, is seeking to complement and reinforce its existing teams in IT risk management, cybersecurity, and fight against data leakage.

Within IT Group, Informatics Directorate, the Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud Department's mission aims to structure, strengthen, and harmonize IT risk management and cybersecurity for the overall group (approximately 30 entities) and:

 • Define the vision and strategy for IT risk management and cybersecurity, and ensure the implementation of this strategy within the Group’s operating entities.
 • Monitor the security of the Group's information systems.
 • Steer the IT Continuity and Resilience strategy and methodological framework.

The evolving Cyber threats landscape increases the security risk of the financial sector, that leads us to strengthen its Cybersecurity maturity, IT risk management and Operation Resilience.

We, as a regulated financial institution, must meet the requirements of the European Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA – Regulation (EU) 2022/2554), which became fully applicable in January 2025. DORA sets organizational and technical standards to strengthen the cybersecurity and operational resilience of EU based financial entities.

You will join the IT Group – Cybersecurity & Digital Fraud division, working within the DORA Governance Team. Your main missions will be to steer the implementation of DORA, help the entities in the concrete challenges they are facing and communicate on the status of the project.

What will you do?

As a Regulatory Project Manager, you will lead the hands on rollout of DORA across our entities, bridging the gap between regulatory requirements and day to day implementation. Your key responsibilities are:

  • Project planning & delivery – Maintain the DORA implementation roadmap, translate regulatory requirements into the cyber framework, support the entities in the challenges they face and ensure milestones are met on schedule.
  • Stakeholder coordination – Support the organization of steering committees, run regular “quick check” sessions, and keep stakeholders aligned throughout the implementation of the project.
  • Status communication – Produce clear, visual status updates and in-depth analysis (dashboards, one page briefs) for various stakeholders and senior management.
  • Hands on support – Work directly with technical and business teams to implement DORA requirements (e.g., network segmentation, backup, third party monitoring,…), troubleshoot roadblocks and willingness to learn about topics with less expertise.
  • Point of contact – Serve as the primary liaison for specific stakeholders, answering DORA related questions and escalating issues when needed.
  • Track progress of the entities against their roadmap and flag deviations early.
  • Organize and run regular follow-up meetings, workshops and ad hoc checkpoints.
  • Challenge teams when needed and raise alerts or escalate promptly.
  • Provide “how-to” guidance to various stakeholders by drafting analysis.
  • Communication & reporting : Keep every stakeholder informed of the current status, upcoming actions and their specific responsibilities.
  • Produce clear visual status reports (dashboards, briefs) for senior stakeholders and management.
  • Maintain a living FAQ / SharePoint that captures information about the project, common questions and lessons learned.

What are we looking for?

  •  3+ years managing IT-oriented projects.
  • Create roadmaps, track milestones, produce clear status reports and dashboards.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint,…).
  • General IT / information systems knowledge (understanding of servers, CIA triad, networking basics, different type of cybersecurity tests,…).
  • Grasps of cybersecurity and operational resilience concepts.
  • Explain technical or regulatory topics to non-expert audiences.
  • Lead and facilitate meetings, workshops or steering committees.
  • Pack MS Office Microsoft 3 - Expert.
  • English 3 - Expert
  • French is a plus
  • Willingness to learn about DORA, cybersecurity, operational resilience,…
  • Proactive, adaptable and collaborative.
  • Strong organizational skills and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to understand, explain and conduct the change. 

What can you expect from us?

  • A permanent job contract for a long term project;
  • Tech equipment + SIM Card + personal smartphone;
  • Health and Life Insurance;
  • Social events and team buildings;
  • The commitment of letting you grow with us, and be rewarded accordingly;
  • A dynamic and young team that will be always there to support you;
  • Training in the latest technologies;
  • Coffee, fruits, snacks and a warm welcoming when you pass by the office.