Cyber Security Project Manager

Barclay Simpson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Project Manager to oversee cyber security initiatives in the education sector. The successful candidate will manage multi-region projects, coordinate various teams, and ensure quality delivery of security controls. Strong experience in cyber security project management and technical knowledge is required. Experience in the education sector is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex cyber security projects in multi-region organisations.
• Strong technical knowledge in security measures.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver cyber security projects in the education sector.
• Coordinate with IT and operational teams for project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and manage associated risks.

Skills

Cyber security project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Technical knowledge in endpoint protection

Risk management

Education

Security/cloud certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security)

Job description

Cyber Security Project Manager required for education sector client. You will lead and coordinate delivery of key initiatives across our Group Cyber Security Programme. This is a multi-region role, managing projects in areas such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network security, data protection, and cloud security.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver cyber security projects, ensuring milestones, risks, budgets, and dependencies are tracked.
• Translate group cyber requirements into actionable work packages for regional teams.
• Coordinate with IT, operational teams, and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Monitor and report project progress, manage risks, and provide delivery assurance.
• Chair governance forums, elevate critical issues, and ensure visibility of project outcomes.
• Support testing, handover, and embedding of security controls in operations.
• Maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and support audits and compliance activities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing complex cyber security projects in multi-region/federated organisations.
• Strong technical knowledge: endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network and cloud security.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and regional IT teams.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile delivery methodologies.
• Security/cloud certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, AWS/Azure Security) desirable.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Education sector experience is a plus.