Lead Cyber Security Officers

Experis ManpowerGroup Sp. z o.o.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Cyber Capability Delivery Manager in Canberra to lead end-to-end cyber and ICT initiatives within a large Federal Government environment. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage governance, risks, and dependencies, and ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

NV1 clearance is required. The role requires experience in complex ICT or cyber projects and delivery in Agile or hybrid environments, with a 12-month contract tenure and extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex ICT and cyber security projects in government or large enterprise environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience with Agile, Hybrid, or iterative delivery methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive briefings and reports.
• Ability to manage risks, issues, and dependencies in a government environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cyber security projects and programs using appropriate project or program management methodologies.
• Coordinate cyber assurance activities across architecture, governance, risk, compliance, and audit functions.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change controls to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain delivery plans, schedules, status reports, and benefits artefacts.
• Support agile and hybrid delivery approaches to enable responsive delivery.
• Provide reporting and executive-level updates to senior stakeholders.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships across business, technical, and vendor groups.

Skills

Cyber program management

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery governance

Risk management

Agile / Hybrid delivery

Cyber security

Job description

Location: Canberra (ACT)

Contract Tenure: 12 months contract with 2 extensions of 12 months

NV1 Clearance is required

WE PAY WEEKLY

We are seeking experienced Cyber Capability Delivery Managers to support the delivery of high-profile cyber security initiatives within a large Federal Government environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex cyber and ICT programs that enhance security capabilities across a diverse technology landscape. Working alongside senior stakeholders, technical specialists, and external vendors, you will play a key role in delivering strategic cyber outcomes while ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

About the Role

As a Cyber Capability Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of cyber security and technology initiatives within complex and fast-paced environments.

You will lead delivery activities, coordinate stakeholders, manage project governance, and drive successful outcomes across multiple streams of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of cyber security projects and programs using appropriate project and program management methodologies.
• Coordinate cyber assurance activities across architecture, governance, risk, compliance, and audit functions.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change controls to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including delivery plans, schedules, status reports, and benefits management artefacts.
• Support agile and hybrid delivery approaches to enable responsive and outcome-focused project delivery.
• Provide accurate reporting, strategic advice, and executive-level updates to senior stakeholders.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships across business, technical, and vendor groups.

Skills & Experience

To be successful, you will demonstrate experience delivering complex ICT and/or cyber security projects in one or more of the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Risk and Governance
• Networks and Infrastructure
• Cyber Cloud Technologies
• Cyber Operations / Security Operations Centre (SOC)
• Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence

You will also bring:

• Proven experience managing large-scale ICT or cyber security initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience working within Agile, Hybrid, or iterative delivery environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive briefings and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risks, issues, and dependencies within a government environment.
• Strong project, program, and delivery management capabilities.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience using DevOps or contemporary delivery management tools.
• Knowledge of cyber security capabilities, assurance frameworks, and security governance practices.

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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