Project Manager - Cybersecurity Job Overview Join our client as a seasoned Cybersecurity Project Manager , where you'll spearhead critical initiatives and implement robust remediation solutions.
This dynamic role requires seamless project execution and effective stakeholder engagement.
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Daily Rate: £700 per day through umbrella Contract Length: 6 months Key Responsibilities Project Management: Oversee end-to-end management of cybersecurity projects, understanding dependencies across initiatives and portfolios.
Methodology Adherence: Deliver projects within our client's defined methodology, following EIT Value Delivery Office guidance.
Resource & Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage internal and vendor resources, establish clear communication and escalation routes, and manage expectations.
Benefit Delivery: Ensure the delivery of project benefits by understanding the business case, validating assumptions, and managing financials and risks.
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a geographically distributed team, coordinating efforts with tower teams, scrum masters, and the portfolio office.
Reporting: Complete weekly project status reports and route to green reports using VDO templates.
Issue Resolution: Identify project blockers and use the escalation process to engage stakeholders for support.
Change Management: Adhere to our client's change management process and CAB reviews.
Must-Have Experience Proven experience in planning and delivering cybersecurity projects.
Experience working on multi-stream, complex programs.
Expertise in managing risks, issues, blockers, and escalations.
Solid experience with Jira for planning work.
Preferred Qualifications PMP or Project Management certification.
Agile credentials or similar.
CompTIA+, CISSP certification, or similar.
About You You are a strong leader with a can-do attitude, quick to adapt to our client's culture.
Your attention to detail, careful planning, risk management, and ability to challenge IT colleagues will help maintain project momentum and ensure successful delivery.
Exceptional people management and interpersonal skills will set you apart.
About Our Client Our client is a diverse community of dedicated, innovative, and highly skilled engineers.
They foster an inclusive, meritocratic, and open workplace where everyone can grow and succeed.
Their Information Technology group supports a wide variety of services, applications, and platforms, providing an exciting work environment.
They are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at their company.
They do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.