Axians Emirates, an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi (a subsidiary of VINCI Energies), is a dedicated business unit specializing in the deployment and maintenance of telecom infrastructure, access control, and CCTV systems.
🔐 With strong capabilities in cybersecurity design and implementation, as well as ICT engineering and construction, Axians Emirates delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of critical sectors.
🛠️ Our services cover the full project lifecycle — from engineering, integration, and installation to commissioning and maintenance — with a focus on security, telecommunications, and information systems for clients in the oil & gas and defense industries.
🌍 With the support of the Axians network (VINCI Energies), Axians Emirates delivers reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager (Governance, Risk & Compliance) to support one of our clients in leading cybersecurity risk and compliance initiatives across a large and complex enterprise environment. The role involves driving governance activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of risk and compliance programs that support business and regulatory objectives.
Responsibilities
· Act as the overall lead for cybersecurity risk and compliance engagements, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.
· Own and drive the execution of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance programs across complex enterprise environments.
· Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to multidisciplinary teams delivering cybersecurity risk and compliance services.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for senior business, technology, and security stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout engagements.
· Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, compliance activities, and risk treatment initiatives.
· Ensure risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges are proactively identified, managed, and escalated where appropriate.
· Lead stakeholder workshops, governance forums, and management discussions to support decision-making and risk-based prioritization.
· Review and validate key deliverables, reports, and recommendations prior to executive or management presentation.
· Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
· Mentor and support consultants and junior team members, promoting consistent delivery standards and quality.
Requirements
· 12+ years of experience in delivering cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs within the Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Critical Infrastructure sectors.
· Proven experience (mandatory) leading large-scale cybersecurity risk and compliance programs within complex enterprise environments.
· Demonstrated track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing the delivery of multiple concurrent workstreams.
· Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and delivery risks in dynamic environments.
Why join us ?
🧬 Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility
Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!
🚀 A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up
🏫 Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group
🙏🏼 Close and supportive management
💶 Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan
🥇 Pride in shared achievements
☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)
🦺 Commitment to the health and safety of our employees
👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA
Skills Required
- 12+ years delivering cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs within Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, or Critical Infrastructure sectors
- Proven experience leading large-scale cybersecurity risk and compliance programs in complex enterprise environments
- Demonstrated track record managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent workstreams
- Ability to manage competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and delivery risks in dynamic environments
What We Do
VINCI Energies Oil & Gas supports clients in delivering industrial, energy, and information technology projects throughout their lifecycles. Its 35 business units and 2,000 experts operate across five continents, providing specialised services from design through execution. Through brands including Omexom, Actemium, Axians, Autochim, Comsip, and Mentor, it combines local expertise with global network capabilities for complex infrastructure and industrial operations worldwide.
