Security Project Manager

Company Description

About Playtech                                               

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com
 
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech‘s Security unit is looking for a proactive Security Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional security initiatives across Playtech’s global infrastructure.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will...

• Lead end-to-end initiation, planning, execution, and delivery of security projects (Cloud & System Security)
• Collaborate with internal teams (Security, IT, Product teams, Infrastructure ) and external vendors to ensure timely and secure project delivery.
• Manage project scope, timelines using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Prepare and present project updates, dashboards, and reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support security assessments, audits, and due diligence processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery and security practices.

Qualifications

Components for success. You...

• Have 2+ years of experience in project management, preferably with a focus on cybersecurity or IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of security principles, technologies, and frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
• Possess proven experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex technical projects.
• Exhibit excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Are proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar).
• Have Upper-Intermediate English proficiency, both written and spoken.

You'll get extra points for...

• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CISM, CISSP, or similar.
• Experience in the gaming or fintech industry.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure), VPNs, SSO, and endpoint protection tools

Thrive in a culture that values...

• Possibility to cooperate with a product company
• Educational possibilities
• Competitive compensation
• Fully-equipped perfect office space
• Warm and friendly attitude to every specialist
• Professional growth

Additional Information

SECURITY TEAM
Our Security Unit is a diverse and fast-paced department of approximately 70 professionals located across several European countries. We are responsible for protecting over 30 production and non-production sites, ensuring the security and resilience of our company’s infrastructure.

Within this unit, the Security PMO Team—a focused group of three—plays a critical role in driving the successful delivery of security-related projects. We ensure alignment with business goals, compliance requirements, and risk management strategies. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, we help shape and execute initiatives that strengthen our security posture.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.