Cybersecurity Programme Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan

Bus travel loans

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford is inviting applications for a Cyber Security Programme Manager within IT Services. You will lead the three-year Cyber Security Improvement Programme, partnering with the Chief Information Security Officer and senior stakeholders to shape a portfolio of cyber security initiatives and deliver them to the highest standards.

You will work in an agile, continuous improvement environment, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and suppliers, and driving measurable

Qualifications

• An experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale IT and business change programmes.
• Familiarity with cyber security transformation and governance is beneficial.
• Experience with Agile, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or other recognised programme management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Cyber Security Improvement Programme over three years, delivering strategic change and strengthening cyber resilience.
• Shape and deliver a complex portfolio of cyber security initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and high governance standards.
• Drive organisational change and embed a culture of cyber security across a decentralised institution.
• Manage suppliers, resources and risks, with regular strategic reporting to governance boards.

Skills

Agile

PRINCE2

MSP

MoP

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Budget management

Job description

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Cyber Security Programme Manager. IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong. The Cyber Security Programme Manager will lead the delivery of a major cyber security transformation programme, driving strategic change, strengthening the University's cyber resilience, and embedding a culture of security across one of the world's leading universities.

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

About the Role

The Cyber Security Programme Manager will lead the delivery of the University of Oxford's ambitious Cyber Security Improvement Programme, a three‑year initiative designed to deliver a step‑change in the University's cyber security capability. As Cyber Security Programme Manager, you will work at the heart of one of the University's most strategically important digital transformation programmes, partnering closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, Technology Portfolio Lead, senior stakeholders and technical teams to shape and deliver a complex portfolio of cyber security initiatives. You'll oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of governance. You'll also play a key role in driving organisational change, helping embed a stronger culture of cyber security across a highly diverse and decentralised institution. Working within an agile, continuous improvement environment, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage suppliers and resources, mitigate risks, and provide strategic reporting to senior governance boards, ensuring lasting value for the University.

You are an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex IT and business change programmes, ideally within higher education or another similarly complex organisation. You understand the challenges of cyber security transformation and are equally comfortable engaging with technical specialists and senior business leaders. A collaborative leader, you excel at building trusted relationships, influencing stakeholders at every level and bringing diverse teams together behind a shared vision. You combine strong delivery expertise with excellent judgement, communication and organisational skills. Confident managing significant budgets, governance processes, risks and supplier relationships, you are passionate about delivering measurable outcomes while supporting and developing those around you. Whether you bring experience with Agile, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or other recognised programme management methodologies, you'll thrive in an environment that values continuous improvement, innovation and collaborative leadership.