Type of role: 1 year contract under Skillhouse Headcount (Renewable yearly)
Please note that contract cuts on every April.
Type of order: new order
Why is this role open: (New position) Check out context
Preferred age: Below 60 years old
Max budget: 500,000 –850,000/ month (6M – 10.2M)
Working location: Toyosu Bayside Cross Tower
Work from home: 5 days in office
Non-negotiable:
- Minimal 8 years’ experience handling cybersecurity projects
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as (NIST, ISO27001, CIS)
- Strong communication skills, ability to handle prioritization of projects based on risk profiles
- English Advance level, Business Japanese level (JLPT N2)
NG:
- No PM which is application, infra PM or PMO coordinator
- No overseas candidate, with exception of having visa such as Spouse Visa/ Child Visa, Business Visa (Convertible to work visa), student visa
- Candidate on 2 months’ notice or more.
Hiring manager and report:
- Reporting under Aurelie Trottereau (Background GRC from BNP Paribas in the past in Paris)
- Team structure – 2-3 headcount under her, international including nationality from Japanese, French, Singapore
Job scope:
A Cybersecurity Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cybersecurity initiatives that protect an organization’s systems, data, and infrastructure. The role sits between security teams, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure security projects are delivered effectively, on time, and within scope.
Communication: English internally & stakeholders in Japanese
Project Delivery & Management
- Lead end-to-end cybersecurity projects (e.g., security tool implementation, cloud security, IAM, SOC upgrades)
- Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Manage project risks, dependencies, and issue resolution
- Ensure delivery aligns with security standards and compliance requirements
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate between security engineers, IT teams, vendors, and business units
- Communicate project status to senior management and stakeholders
- Align cybersecurity initiatives with business priorities
Security Program Execution
- Support implementation of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls
- Drive initiatives like vulnerability management, endpoint security, SIEM deployment, etc.
- Ensure remediation of audit findings and security gaps
Risk & Compliance
- Track and manage cybersecurity risks across projects
- Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, local data protection laws)
- Support internal/external audits
Vendor & Tool Management
- Manage third-party security vendors and service providers
- Evaluate and coordinate deployment of security tools and platforms
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain project documentation, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
- Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and KPIs
Requirement:
- Minimal 8 years’ experience handling cybersecurity projects
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as (NIST, ISO27001, CIS)
- Strong communication skills, ability to handle prioritization of projects based on risk profiles
- English Advance level, Business Japanese level (JLPT N2)
Selling points:
- Highly skilled members.
- You will be part of Nomura Holdings Global IT team, to be part of winning asset banking.
- You will directly impact Nomura’s business process through digital transformation
- Very collaborative and good managers to work with
- Diverse environment (Good mix of female and male management team, international)
- Stable environment
- firsthand experience on high level digital transformation
Company Details:
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.
Main services:
- Investment Banking
- Asset Management
- Retail Brokerage
Employment Type: Contract position
Salary: 500,000 –850,000/ month (6M – 10.2M)
* Estimated annual income is a guide. Depending on your experience and skills, we will determine your treatment standards according to our treatment standards.
Working Hours: 8:40 - 17:40 (Mon-Fri)
Work Location: Toyosu Bayside Cross Tower
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, and National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays, Other Special Holidays
