IT Project Manager Security

Sodexo; City Of London, Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager - Security to oversee strategic projects ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience, holds relevant professional qualifications, and demonstrates strong leadership skills. Join to contribute to a company that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large complex projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of project and programme management techniques including agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of business strategies and cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Define scope, manage risks, and drive stakeholder satisfaction.
• Select relevant methodologies and maintain effective project control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Professional qualification (PMI, APM, AgilePM, PRINCE2)

Job description

We're seeking a dynamic IT Project Manager - Security to lead strategic initiatives from inception to completion. You'll be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, aligning resources and teams to meet business objectives. Operating within a robust governance framework, you'll define scope, manage risks, ensure quality, and drive stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. As the vital link between technical teams and business units, your leadership will ensure clarity, accountability, and successful outcomes.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers

Main Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the definition, documentation, management, and successful completion of projects.
• Provides effective leadership to the project team and takes appropriate action when team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Plan, direct, and co-ordinate activities to manage and implement projects from contract / proposal initiation to final operational stage including the transition into business-as-usual . Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities.
• Select the relevant methodology and tools, using iterative techniques where appropriate, ensuring that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained.
• Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manages expectations of all project stakeholders.
• Support project control boards, project assurance teams and quality review meetings. May be involved in aspects of supporting a programme of work.
• Support the TDDI Governance processes to ensure clarity and accuracy of all submissions to the appropriate committee / board.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Holds a professional qualification (PMI, APM, AgilePM, PRINCE2).
• Extensive experience in a full lifecycle Project or Programme Management role, working across multiple dimensions, (infrastructure, software development, 3rd party applications, etc.), managing large complex projects and programmes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of best project and programme management techniques and practices, including agile methodologies.
• Good knowledge of other best practice & standards such as ITIL, SDLC, ISO9000, ISO27001
• Strong understanding of business strategies, cost drivers and efficiencies.
• Experience in solution identification and selection through recommended tender processes to support the customer in procuring / deploying the most appropriate solution.
• Effective leadership, interpersonal skills, and an ability to command respect to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with threat risk methodology.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification or similar.

Package Description

Competitive Salary Dependant on Experience

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer

20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.