Senior Cybersecurity Programme Manager

Experian; Ruddington; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Senior CFC Programme Manager to enhance security maturity and risk reduction within their Cyber Fusion Centre. This strategic role involves leading projects, engaging with partners, and optimizing processes to align with organizational goals. Candidates should have a background in cybersecurity and proven programme management experience, with a focus on collaboration and driving impactful results.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Great compensation package

Discretionary bonus plan

Pension and healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale programmes in technical or cyber environments.
• Experience leading projects with measurable outcomes.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity technologies and industry frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the CFC's Threat-Informed Defence strategy.
• Oversee planning and delivery of projects.
• Promote communication between partners and delivery teams.

Skills

Data storytelling

Process optimization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Professional certifications in project or portfolio management

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SharePoint

Confluence

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

At Experian, our Cyber Fusion Centre (CFC) uses modern technology and a team of elite security professionals to detect and investigate threats worldwide across cybersecurity, insider threat, and physical risk domains.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior CFC Programme Manager to lead programmes that create relevant improvements in security maturity and risk reduction. In this strategic role, you will work with senior CFC leadership to ensure that important programmes are planned and delivered. You will also establish scalable structures and best practices that empower CFC teams to align their efforts with broader organizational goals and contribute to the delivery of our security strategy roadmap.

You will be an experienced programme management professional with a background in cybersecurity or security operations. You will engage partners across all levels of Experian. With experience in data storytelling and process optimization while using insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making. You will excel in environments with multiple partners and be focused on leading change, encouraging collaboration, and delivering impactful results in complex settings.

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class organization and collaborate with a global team of experienced professionals—helping us stay ahead of evolving threats and security challenges.

This is a remote UK position (with expectations of international travel) reporting to Cyber Fusion Center SVP

Main Responsibilities:-

Programme Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the execution of the CFC's Threat-Informed Defence strategy roadmap, ensuring agreement on organizational goals.
• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards.
• Develop programme roadmaps and work plans in collaboration with senior leadership.

Programme & Project Management

• Establish and maintain programme reporting standards and delivery methodologies.
• Be the project manager for main projects i.e. those enhancing incident response and security operations.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured feedback loops and performance metrics.

Partner Engagement & Communication

• Promote communication between partners, departments, and delivery teams to ensure coordination and agreement.
• Develop compelling business cases and communicate strategic value through data storytelling and executive reporting.
• Support change management efforts, including partner engagement, documentation, and training.

Training & Capability Development

• Design and manage global training programmes and exercises to build team readiness and engagement.
• Develop team training roadmaps, including onboarding curricula and ongoing capability development.

Process Optimization & Governance

• Collaborate with partners to define, document, and improve shared processes and services.
• Champion a data-centric approach to process improvement, applying analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Review and manage material changes to CFC processes, ensuring clarity, understanding and agreement.

Collaboration

• Build relationships across cybersecurity domains, including threat intelligence, compliance, engineering, and incident response.
• Facilitate agreement and knowledge sharing across teams to support cohesive operations.

Administrative & Evolving Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for security operations and incident response functions.
• Remain keen to develop with the needs of the CFC.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in project, or portfolio management (e.g., PMP, PgMP)

Experience

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale programmes, within technical or cyber focused environments.
• Experience leading projects and delivering measurable outcomes in different settings.

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with cybersecurity technologies and industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and COBIT.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Strategic Knowledge

• Experience with data-driven decision-making and process improvement.
• Experience simplifying complex scenarios into concise updates and applicable plans.

Technology

• Proficient in collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Flexible work environment, working hybrid or in the office if you prefer.
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

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