Global Senior IT Project & Security Program Lead

dssmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the IS&S Delivery function, delivering complex, multi-stream technology programmes globally. You will lead infrastructure, security and service transformation initiatives, interfacing with senior stakeholders and driving governance and delivery excellence.

You will mentor other project managers, manage budgets and vendors, and ensure alignment with organisational goals while navigating cross-regional dependencies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale IT, infrastructure or security programmes with multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong experience in project governance, budgeting, risk management and programme reporting.
• Experience in IAM tooling and implementation, specifically CyberArk.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional, multi-cultural teams across geographies.
• Experience working within complex organisational structures and driving change at scale.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, global IT and security projects across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment to strategic programmes and business objectives.
• Manage interdependencies, timelines and deliverables across internal teams and third-party partners.
• Own project governance, ensuring delivery in line with DS Smith methodologies and standards.
• Proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Track and report project performance through established governance forums and programme boards.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring effective use of investment.
• Oversee internal, external and vendor resources to ensure delivery outcomes are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Provide clear, confident communication on project progress, risks and outcomes to executive audiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor, influencing decision-making and driving alignment across complex stakeholder groups.
• Lead, coach and mentor project managers and delivery teams, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Contribute to the development of delivery capability, best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with procurement and governance processes.
• Support security, audit and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organisational standards.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

PRINCE2

MSP

APM

Tools

CyberArk

Job description

DS Smith is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the IS&S Delivery function, delivering complex, multi-stream technology programmes globally. You will lead infrastructure, security and service transformation initiatives, interfacing with senior stakeholders and driving governance and delivery excellence.

You will mentor other project managers, manage budgets and vendors, and ensure alignment with organisational goals while navigating cross-regional dependencies.