Cyber Security Project Manager

Reed; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Project Manager to oversee governance for their Active Directory Resiliency Programme. This role involves managing multiple workstreams, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in cyber security project delivery and possess excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Engagement in significant projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex cyber security or infrastructure programmes in large enterprise environments.
• Understanding of Active Directory, identity and access management, and enterprise IT architecture.
• Exceptional governance, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management across multiple AD resiliency workstreams.
• Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks for alignment and accountability.
• Orchestrate cross-functional teams including infrastructure and cyber security.

Skills

Cyber security program delivery

Active Directory management

Governance skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Overview

• Contract Duration: 6 Months, Initially
• Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days in–office)
• Job Type: Contract, inside IR35

We are seeking a highly capable Cyber Security Project Manager to lead governance and orchestration across our client's strategic Active Directory (AD) Resiliency Programme. This programme includes nine critical workstreams aimed at strengthening infrastructure, access controls, and overall cyber posture.

Day–to–day of the role:

• Lead end–to–end project management across multiple AD resiliency workstreams, including Conditional Access Policy remediation, decommissioning of remote domain controllers, and infrastructure upgrades and security hardening.
• Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery.
• Orchestrate cross–functional teams including infrastructure, cyber security, and architecture.
• Track dependencies, risks, and milestones across all streams, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Provide clear reporting and stakeholder updates to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with the company\'s security standards and regulatory obligations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering complex cyber security or infrastructure programmes in large enterprise environments.
• Understanding of Active Directory, identity and access management, and enterprise IT architecture.
• Exceptional governance, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities.
• Experience working with technical and non–technical stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model
• Engage in a significant project with a historic company undergoing a transformative phase.

To apply for the Cyber Security Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.