Security Program Director – Barcelona (Hybrid) | 12-Month Contract + Extensions

We are looking for an experienced Security Program Director to lead a company-wide security programme for a general organisation.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an integrated security programme that protects critical assets across multiple business units and international locations. You will lead cross-functional security teams, work closely with executive sponsors and C-level stakeholders, and drive security strategy across the business. Technical delivery is supported by dedicated security specialists, so this is not a hands-on technical role.

Contract

12 months + extensions

Languages

English (mandatory), Spanish and French are advantageous

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the enterprise-wide security programme across multiple business units and geographies
- Establish and oversee security governance frameworks and compliance initiatives
- Partner with C-level executives, board members, sponsors, and external auditors
- Drive cloud security strategy across AWS and Azure environments
- Present security risks, KPIs, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership




- Lead organisational change, driving the adoption of security policies and best practicesOversee security compliance, risk management, and governance activities

Required Experience

- 10+ years' experience in cybersecurity and information security
- 5-7+ years in a leadership or director-level position
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide security programmes
- Strong knowledge of international regulatory frameworks including GDPR, DORA, and similar
- Experience presenting to boards, executives, and senior stakeholders
- Background in incident response and crisis management
- Experience managing security audits and certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2

Preferred Experience

- Digital transformation and security integration programmes
- Vendor and third-party risk management
- Supply chain security

Key Skills

- Security governance and compliance
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Strategic leadership
- Cloud security (AWS and Azure)
- Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, and COBIT

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📌 Security Program Director (Barcelona)
🏢 Senovo IT
📍 Barcelona