Cyber Security Project Manager

ADECCO; Atherstone; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is looking for a Cyber Security Project Manager to oversee a critical project aimed at reducing cyber risks. This role requires extensive knowledge of cyber technology and proven leadership experience to guide project teams effectively. With predominantly remote work and minimal on-site requirements, the successful candidate will use their skills to ensure compliance and successful project delivery. Candidates should showcase their qualifications and experience in cyber technology in their application.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Cyber technology required.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience managing third-party vendors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to achieve successful outcomes.
• Monitor and control project tasks, costs, and timelines.
• Maintain documentation for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Presentation Skills

Cyber Technology Knowledge

Job description

Cyber Security Project Manager

Utilities

Location: Predominantly remote (1-2 days per month in Warwick)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £600 per day

Purpose:

• The Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting the project team to achieve successful outcomes within time, cost, and quality criteria.
• Ensure adherence to all Cyber standards and procedures as determined by the Steering Committee and Programme Board.
• Coordinate with internal design stakeholders for the delivery of innovative technology to reduce cyber risk.

Key accountabilities:

• Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to deliver relevant components and adhere to processes.
• Ensure the project team understands the delivery process within the Cyber Programme.
• Work with the Programme Management Team to define project direction and integrity.
• Provide leadership, support, and development opportunities for the project team.
• Communicate project objectives and scope clearly to all stakeholders.
• Estimate, monitor, and control project tasks, costs, and timelines, managing deviations appropriately.
• Manage change control procedures and ensure formal approvals for scope changes.
• Oversee the production of project deliverables and review processes.
• Maintain project, stage, exception, and quality plans, providing regular reports to the Programme Board.
• Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions (RAID), developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure proper project closure, documentation, and lessons learned.

Knowledge and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of Cyber technology.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience with Breach Attack Scenarios and Post Quantum Cryptography (preferred).
• Experience managing third-party vendors, including Hardening Implementation Strategy and Network Architecture.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of these qualifications in their CV. If you do not hear back within 48 hours, your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details for future opportunities. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer.