Cyber Project Manager

Decipher Bureau; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Decipher Bureau invites an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to join a major program in Brisbane. You will oversee end-to-end delivery of Application Control and PAM projects, coordinating across technology, security, risk and business units.

This 12-month daily-rate contract offers Brisbane-based work from Kelvin Grove, with extension potential and the opportunity to shape security uplift initiatives across a large enterprise.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience delivering ICT/technology transformations.
• Experience delivering cyber security uplift initiatives or information security projects.
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, delivery schedules, milestones and governance.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of Application Control and PAM projects.
• Coordinate stakeholders across IT, Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance and vendors.
• Establish and manage project teams, ensuring collaboration and delivery against objectives.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and constraints.
• Oversee execution with on-time delivery and quality.
• Provide regular reporting on progress, milestones and outcomes.
• Drive change management and stakeholder adoption for implementation.
• Monitor benefits and ensure security improvements are realized.

Skills

Project management

Cyber security

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Job description

Our client is a large, well-established organisation undertaking a significant Cyber Security Program as part of its broader digital transformation agenda. With a strong focus on strengthening its security posture, protecting sensitive information and enhancing technology capabilities, the organisation is investing in several major cyber security initiatives. This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join an established Cyber Security Program and play a key role in delivering critical security uplift initiatives across a complex enterprise environment.

The Role

As a Cyber Security Project Manager, you'll support the Cyber Security Program Manager in the successful delivery of key projects within a broader Cyber Security Program. Your primary focus will oversee the delivery of the Application Control and Privileged Access Management (PAM) projects, managing end-to-end project activities and coordinating stakeholders across technology, cyber security, risk and business functions. You'll take ownership of project planning, governance, delivery, risk management and reporting, ensuring initiatives are delivered effectively and aligned with broader program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans, delivery schedules, milestones and governance frameworks.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Application Control and Privileged Access Management (PAM) projects.
• Coordinate stakeholders across IT, Cyber Security, Risk, Compliance, business units and third-party vendors.
• Establish and manage project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery against agreed objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and delivery constraints.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide regular project reporting, including progress updates, milestones, risks and outcomes.
• Drive change management, stakeholder engagement and adoption activities to support successful implementation.
• Monitor project benefits and ensure intended security improvements are realised.
• Support the Cyber Security Program Manager with the broader coordination and successful delivery of the program.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive project management experience delivering complex ICT, technology or transformation programs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift initiatives or information security transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of cyber security environments, ideally with exposure to initiatives such as Privileged Access Management (PAM), Application Control, SASE or Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Proven experience managing end-to-end project delivery, including planning, governance, execution, reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional project teams and third-party vendors to achieve delivery outcomes.
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, issues and dependency management.
• Experience delivering complex ICT projects that balance security, performance and end-user requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to build collaborative teams and drive accountability.

What's in It for You?

• Initial 12-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
• Daily rate contract opportunity.
• Brisbane-based, Kelvin Grove location.
• Opportunity to lead two key initiatives within a broader Cyber Security Program running through to 2028.
• Take ownership of meaningful cyber security transformation projects across PAM and Application Control.
• Work closely with an established Cyber Security Program Manager and senior stakeholders.
• Play a key role in strengthening the security posture of a large organisation.

Additional information

• Senior Cyber Project Manager role delivering key security uplift initiatives
• Lead the delivery of Application Control and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Brisbane based | 12-month contract (likely extension) | Competitive Daily Rate

Equal opportunity and diversity are valued and encouraged.