Senior Project Manager - Vulnerability Management

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead an initiative focused on strengthening vulnerability remediation in a large and complex IT environment.
The role combines strong project leadership with a solid understanding of vulnerability management and IT operations. You will define and implement new ways of handling the most critical vulnerabilities, drive automation where feasible and establish how compensating controls are used when fast patching is not possible. You will work closely with IT operations, security, infrastructure and business stakeholders throughout the project.
Lead the project end to end, from planning and governance to implementation and follow-up
Define and implement mitigation processes for truly critical vulnerabilities, such as known exploited vulnerabilities on internet-facing assets
Define and implement automated mitigation and patching where feasible
Establish solutions and processes for compensating controls such as virtual patching, network segmentation and configuration hardening
Align and engage stakeholders across IT operations, security and business units
Identify and manage risks, dependencies and trade-offs between speed and stability
Report progress, risks and decisions to management
Ensure new processes are documented, adopted and sustainable over time
Requirements
Senior level experience as a Project Manager in IT, with independent responsibility for complex initiatives
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, including prioritization and remediation
Solid understanding of IT operations, patch management and virtual patching
Strong stakeholder management skills in large organizations
Experience leading and coordinating larger groups across teams and functions
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences
Full professional proficiency in Swedish and English
Based in the Stockholm area and available to start in November 2026
Nice to Have
Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Tenable or Rapid7
Experience with patch automation tools such as SCCM/MECM, Intune or Ansible
Familiarity with CVSS, EPSS and CISA KEV based prioritization
Experience with WAF or IPS based virtual patching
Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, CISSP or CISM
Benefits
Lead an initiative with real impact on the security posture of a large organization
Work at the intersection of project management, security and IT operations
Collaborate with experienced security, infrastructure and operations professionals
Shape processes and standards that will be used long after the project ends
Hybrid setup with 50% remote work

Work arrangement
No