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Chief Information Security Officer


On belhaf of our client, the largest technology provider in the leasing industry, Manpower Serbia is looking for a motivated candidate to fulfill the position: Chief Information Security Officer.

Job description:

– Develop and execute a long-term information security strategy ensuring – compliance with privacy and regulatory policies
– Provide leadership on information security across departments and advise leadership on technology-related risks
– Monitor internal and external security trends, advising stakeholders and driving security maturity
– Regularly update executive team on security policies, risks, and company’s security status
– Foster a strong security culture, leading organizational changes, and promoting continuous security awareness
– Ensure security-focused product development and promote a DevSecOps culture
– Represent company in client interactions and industry forums to enhance security and business understanding
– Recruit, develop, and mentor the IT Security Team
– Collaborate with Architecture and Operations to maintain an effective security toolset
– Establish and manage a central security operations practice for threat monitoring and response.
– Oversee external managed detection and response services, ensuring continuous improvement
– Lead security incident response, communication, and investigation at the executive level
– Coordinate IT and security audits, track outcomes, and oversee remediation efforts
– Manage penetration testing and vulnerability management programs
– Develop and maintain a cybersecurity training program for employees at all levels

Job requirements:

– 10+ years of security leadership experience
– Experience supporting a growing security engineering practice with
– Experience migrating to a cloud-first environment
– Experience with Business Continuity planning and Disaster Recovery
– Experience setting up and managing an outsourced MDR/SOC
– Experience with corporate change management, including technology, culture, and communications
– Proven credibility in influencing and working effectively with peers across departmental boundaries
– Excellent leadership, people management and organizational development skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate others in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
– Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build successful relationships with all levels
– Comfortable working with sponsors and board advisors
– Proven high level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence, as well as ability to represent the company and security leadership with the highest level of professionalism
– Familiarity and experience applying various industry control and risk frameworks including: CIS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 etc.
– Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field. Master’s Degree is desirable
– Upper intermediate English language knowledge

 




General Manager


For our client, Centific, a global digital technology services company with solutions across various industries and a diverse team of over 3800 professionals around the world, Manpower Serbia is searching for motivated candidate to take the challenge and successfully fulfill the position of General Manager in Serbia.

Role and Responsibilities

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations and activities within the company. This role will involve actively contributing to Centific’s expansion, managing a team of employees, and working with key stakeholders to ensure that business objectives are met. The General Manager will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve performance and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute business plans and strategies, including budgeting, budgeting forecasts, and resource allocation

  • Maintain accurate records and comply with government rules and regulations

  • Manage and lead a team of employees to ensure operational excellence

  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and government officials

  • Manage the financial performance of the country, including revenue, expenses, and profitability

  • Identify and mitigate risks to the business

  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations

  • Oversee the development and execution of marketing and sales initiatives

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all aspects of the business

  • Develop, implement, and adhere to policies and procedures, including financial controls, accounting, human resources, and purchasing

  • Develop and maintain a positive and productive work culture.

  • Collaborate with the global leadership team to align the local strategy with the company’s overall objectives

  • Promote our company’s brand and values, act as an ambassador, actively contribute to the expansion of Centific and shape the company’s image and success in the new market and internally

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in a senior management position

  • Technical background in software development or delivery

  • Strong knowledge of enterprise companies and global tech market in Serbia

  • Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving financial targets

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Deep understanding of a multicultural environment