Cyber Programme Lead: Strategy, Delivery & Governance

PA Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks including a

25 days annual leave + Christmas Eve

Generous pension scheme

Community and charity initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a senior cyber security programme leader in the UK to design and deliver complex security initiatives. You will govern projects, lead cross-functional teams including technology, risk and operations, and provide strategic direction to executives.

The role demands deep experience in cyber security, governance, and delivery across large transformation programmes, with hybrid working and security-clearance requirements in some UK roles.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading cyber security programmes and large-scale security transformations.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks, governance and risk management practices.
• Experience developing governance structures, delivery plans, budgets, reporting and assurance activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills with audiences from technical teams to executives.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex business and technology change programmes.
• Strong understanding of 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, balancing security outcomes with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver complex cyber security programmes aligned to client objectives, regulatory requirements and the cyber threat landscape.
• Establish governance, control, reporting, risk management and assurance to support delivery outcomes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across cyber security, technology, risk and business functions to drive transformational change.
• Deliver cyber maturity assessments, security roadmaps, operating models and business cases to improve security maturity.
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and stakeholder expectations while ensuring value.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and sponsors to provide strategic guidance.
• Apply structured programme management methodologies and cyber security best practices to address client challenges.
• Support capability development through knowledge sharing, mentoring and contributing to growth of cyber programme delivery offerings.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional delivery

Agile/ Waterfall/ Hybrid

Communication

Team leadership

Business acumen

Security frameworks

Regulatory requirements

Education

MSP/PRINCE2/PMP/AgilePM/SAFe certifications

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a senior cyber security programme leader in the UK to design and deliver complex security initiatives. You will govern projects, lead cross-functional teams including technology, risk and operations, and provide strategic direction to executives.

The role demands deep experience in cyber security, governance, and delivery across large transformation programmes, with hybrid working and security-clearance requirements in some UK roles.