IT Project Manager

Intec Select Ltd; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organisation in the UK seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of Information Security initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing technology resilience and compliance across the business. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience, a solid understanding of Information Security, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a daily rate of £610 for an initial 5-month duration, remote work with minimal travel to South East London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing IT or security-focused projects within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of Information Security principles and controls.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to navigate complex structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Information Security projects with clear milestones and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple locations and time zones.
• Manage project risks and dependencies related to security and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Information Security

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in IT, Business, Engineering or similar

Job description

IT Project Manager – Cyber – Leading Insurance Brand

Overview

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of Information Security and cybersecurity initiatives within its enterprise PMO function. The role focuses on managing security-driven projects that enhance technology resilience, compliance, and overall cyber maturity across the business.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Information Security projects, ensuring clear milestones, governance, and successful outcomes.

Oversee cross-functional teams and coordinate activity across multiple workstreams, locations, and time zones.

Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies related to security, technology, and compliance.

Maintain strong communication with security and IT stakeholders, providing regular reporting and effective escalation.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation aligned to PMO standards.

Track budgets, forecasts, and financial variances to support accurate portfolio reporting.

Essential Skills & Requirements

Proven Project Management experience delivering IT or security-focused projects within large, complex environments.

Strong understanding of Information Security principles, controls, and associated technologies.

Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.

Experience managing distributed teams and multiple concurrent workstreams.

Strong planning, analytical, and communication skills.

Degree in a relevant field (IT, Business, Engineering, or similar).

Desired Skills

Experience with areas such as Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Threat Detection, or Security Operations.

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) an advantage.

Experience delivering enterprise-wide or global security initiatives.

Contract Details

• Day Rate: £610 per day
• IR35: Inside (via Umbrella)
• Duration: 5 months initially
• Location: Remote with limited travel (1X per month) to South East London