Security Project Manager

Can you lead projects in the field of compliance and security? Does implementation of information security and GDPR in close collaboration with the business sound like an interesting task to you? Then you might be the perfect candidate for this position! 

At Visma e-conomic we are currently looking for an experienced Security Project Manager to drive projects at the crossfield between compliance, technology and information security. We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about helping our organization develop and implement compliance supporting processes and keep our customer’ data safe. You will be part of our new Legal & Compliance team, which is responsible for ensuring a high level of compliance in our organization and thus needs your knowledge and skills to drive compliance projects. 

More than 100.000 users log on to our system daily to do bookkeeping, accounting, invoicing and report tax statements to the authorities, among others. Our system handles more than 90 million external HTTP requests daily, using approximately 1.2 TB of bandwidth. We push code to production multiple times a day, love to talk about (and write) code, believe strongly in automation, and are driven by a desire to measure and monitor in order to constantly improve our product.  

As part of your role you will get a deep insight in our product portfolio, making it possible for you to assess and implement the right level of security.  We are looking for a colleague who is capable of  structuring his/her tasks and understands the importance of coordination across departments. 

Your daily work will include: 

• Project management within the field of privacy and information security such as; being responsible for the annual ISAE 3402 audit and other relevant compliance projects 

• Collaboration with security engineers and developers, in order to understand and assess the risk of security issues, as soon as they are discovered

• Together with our Legal Advisor/DPM and product managers, ensure our features provide privacy as a first-class quality attribute 

• Help the organization prioritize between compliance related activities and make sure that prioritized tasks are being performed

• Communicate to the organization and create awareness about cross-Visma security initiatives

• Support the practical implementation of GDPR activities including preparation of procedures/policies related to security and preparation of risk assessments on processing activities and IT-systems in collaboration with our Compliance Manager 

We are looking for: 

Someone who has a relevant educational background and 2-4 years experience with project management. You have knowledge of software- and product development and are interested in working with compliance and information security. Furthermore: 

• You have an understanding of the OWASP Top Ten and can explain, on a conceptual level, how to mitigate such security vulnerabilities

• You are good at structuring your time 

• You are a people-person

• You are result-oriented, enterprising and outgoing

• You are creative, innovative and self-driven

• You are a strong influencer who drives others by inspiring them and being enthusiastic

• You have a problem solving mindset and are outreaching 

• You have the ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Knowledge and experience with achieving ISAE 3402, GDPR and/or ISO 9001 QMS compliance is an advantage, but not a strong requirement

We offer you: 

• An openness for inputs and ideas on how to move security and compliance in our organization forward

• A professionally strong and engaging work environment

• A flexible and vibrant work environment 

• A chance to work in an international and playful environment

• A position in a newly established team where you have the chance to influence the team dynamics; both personally and professionally

The position is in Copenhagen and we offer relocation.

About us

Visma e-conomic is a cloud-based accounting program that helps more than 150,000 companies run their business. We are part of the Nordic region's leading IT-group, Visma. Every day we work together to provide our customers with IT solutions that create growth, efficiency and ensure that they can focus on their core business.

We are currently located on Christianshavn's waterfront, where we have almost 350 employees. This summer we will move to Carlsberg Byen together with all Visma's companies in the Metropolitan area. The new 20,000 m² building will be the largest commercial building in Carlsberg Byen with room for over 1100 employees, and is within walking distance of S-trains and the metro. Our new building will include roof terraces, cafes, restaurant, courtyards and an atrium. Our new home in Carlsberg Byen will be a place for knowledge and innovation, which contributes to Visma remaining one of the most attractive workplaces in Denmark.

The process 

1. First conversation with manager and HR 

2. Preparation of case assignment and personality test 

3. Second interview with manager and HR (incl. presentation of case assignment) 

4. References 

5. Contract

If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact Head of Legal & Compliance, Emilie Krogh Hansen at emilie.krogh@visma.com or our Director of Engineering, Calin Laurentio Ilie at calin.laurentiu.ilie@visma.com. 

Interviews are held on an ongoing basis and the position is to be filled as soon as possible.