Cyber Programme Lead: Strategy & Delivery

Remote Worker LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Community and charitable initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting offers an opportunity to lead and deliver large-scale cyber security programmes from our UK offices. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across cyber security, technology, risk, operations and business functions to shape and execute transformational security initiatives.

The role requires strong governance, stakeholder management and a track record in security transformation. We operate a discretionary hybrid model with at least two in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering cyber security programmes and/or large-scale security transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks, technologies, governance and risk management practices.
• Experience developing and managing programme governance structures, delivery plans, budgets, reporting and assurance activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage audiences from technical teams through to senior executives.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver complex business and technology change programmes.
• Strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Ability to translate complex cyber security challenges into practical, business-focused solutions and delivery plans.
• Highly effective leadership and team management skills, with experience coordinating diverse delivery teams and suppliers.
• Relevant programme and project management qualifications such as MSP®, PRINCE2®, PMP®, AgilePM®, SAFe® or equivalent.
• Relevant cyber security qualifications or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, SANS, GIAC certifications or equivalent
• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, threat landscapes, security regulations and industry best practices
• Holistic understanding of cyber security across people, process and technology, with the ability to balance security outcomes against business objectives

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex cyber security programmes and projects, ensuring alignment to client objectives, regulatory requirements, the cyber threat landscape and business priorities
• Establish effective programme governance, control, reporting, risk management and assurance to support successful delivery outcomes
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across cyber security, technology, risk, operations and business functions to deliver transformational change
• Deliver cyber maturity assessments, security roadmaps, implementation plans, operating models and business cases that enable organisations to improve their security maturity
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder expectations, ensuring security initiatives remain on track and deliver value
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors to provide strategic guidance and programme leadership
• Apply structured programme and project management methodologies alongside cyber security best practices to address complex client challenges
• Support capability development through knowledge sharing, mentoring, business development activities and contributions to the growth of cyber programme delivery offerings

Job description

PA Consulting offers an opportunity to lead and deliver large-scale cyber security programmes from our UK offices. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across cyber security, technology, risk, operations and business functions to shape and execute transformational security initiatives.

The role requires strong governance, stakeholder management and a track record in security transformation. We operate a discretionary hybrid model with at least two in-office days per week.