OT Project Manager

lacuna-talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Maternity and paternity leave

Volunteering and community initiatives

Green car and cycle schemes

Modern office environment

Wellness support

Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

lacuna-talent is seeking an OT Project Manager to lead critical projects in industrial and operational technology environments. Hybrid role based in London or Manchester with travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities include being the main client contact, end-to-end project management, site coordination, risk tracking, and delivering on time and budget while ensuring quality and documentation. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of project management or client-facing experience (consulting preferred)
• Exposure to critical national infrastructure (CNI) environments
• Basic understanding of operational technology (OT)

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery
• Manage OT projects end-to-end: planning, scope, resources, risk, and reporting
• Coordinate client site visits and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders
• Track progress, manage risks/issues, and ensure alignment with client objectives
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, maintaining high client satisfaction
• Produce and maintain project documentation including plans, reports, and reviews
• Identify and implement improvements in delivery processes and service quality

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree

PM certification

Job description

Location: Hybrid in London or Manchester, with travel to client sites as required

We are supporting a global client in their search for an OT Project Manager. The role sits within their Consulting and Implementation division and focuses on managing critical projects in industrial and operational technology environments.

Role Overview:

• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery
• Manage OT projects end-to-end: planning, scope, resources, risk, and reporting
• Coordinate client site visits and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders
• Track progress, manage risks/issues, and ensure alignment with client objectives
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, maintaining high client satisfaction
• Produce and maintain project documentation including plans, reports, and reviews
• Identify and implement improvements in delivery processes and service quality

Required Skills:

• 2-3 years' experience in project management or client-facing roles (consulting preferred)
• Exposure to critical national infrastructure (CNI) environments
• Basic understanding of operational technology (OT)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting

Desirable Qualifications:

• Degree in a technical field (e.g. IT, engineering, mathematics, physics)
• Project management certification
• A cyber security qualification would be beneficial

Benefits Include:

• Pension, life assurance, and share save scheme
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Volunteering and community initiatives
• Green car and cycle schemes
• Modern office environment
• Wellness support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Inclusive and respectful workplace culture

Required Skills:

Wellness Discretion Collaboration Project Documentation Creativity Volunteering Project Delivery Offers Transparency Assurance Physics Accountability Healthcare Consulting Communication Skills Reviews Project Planning Architecture Infrastructure Risk Management Mathematics Strategy Security Pressure Research Documentation Testing Planning Engineering Project Management Business Training Communication Management