Project Manager

HCLTech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead software development initiatives and coordinate patch/vulnerability management programs. The role bridges technical understanding with strong execution skills to ensure releases, updates, and security patches are delivered on time with minimal disruption.

Responsibilities include agile project delivery, SDLC governance, security patch prioritization with CVE risk scoring, and stakeholder communication across engineering, security, IT ops,

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a project manager with software development experience.
• Experience in patch management or vulnerability remediation programs.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and change management.
• Familiarity with patch tools (SCCM/MECM, WSUS, Ansible, Tanium, Qualys, Rapid7).
• Proficient with Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver software development projects using Agile/Scrum or hybrid methods.
• Own project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources across the SDLC.
• Coordinate with developers, QA, DevOps, and product owners to remove blockers and maintain velocity.
• Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning.
• Track and report project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership.
• Own end-to-end patch management lifecycle: identification, testing, scheduling, deployment, and validation.
• Coordinate patch cycles across Windows/Linux servers, endpoints, and cloud workloads.
• Partner with Security/InfoSec to prioritize patches based on CVE severity and compliance.
• Maintain patch dashboards and SLAs; report on coverage and outstanding vulnerabilities.
• Manage change control and maintenance windows to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate emergency/out-of-band patching for critical vulnerabilities.
• Serve as liaison between engineering, security, IT operations, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate CAB processes for feature releases and patch deployments.
• Escalate and drive resolution of risks affecting timelines.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

Ansible

Tanium

Qualys

Rapid7

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead software development initiatives and coordinate ongoing patch/vulnerability management programs. The ideal candidate bridges technical understanding with strong project execution skills, ensuring releases, updates, and security patches are delivered on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver software development projects using Agile/Scrum or hybrid methodologies
• Own project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across the SDLC
• Coordinate with developers, QA, DevOps, and product owners to remove blockers and maintain velocity
• Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning
• Track and report project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership

Patch & Vulnerability Management

• Own the end-to-end patch management lifecycle: identification, testing, scheduling, deployment, and validation
• Coordinate patch cycles across OS, application, and infrastructure layers (Windows/Linux servers, endpoints, cloud workloads)
• Partner with Security/InfoSec teams to prioritize patches based on CVE severity, risk scoring, and compliance requirements
• Maintain patch compliance dashboards and SLAs; report on patch coverage and outstanding vulnerabilities
• Manage change control and maintenance windows to minimize downtime during patch deployment
• Coordinate emergency/out-of-band patching for critical or zero-day vulnerabilities

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary liaison between engineering, security, IT operations, and business stakeholders
• Facilitate change management (CAB) processes for both feature releases and patch deployments
• Manage vendor and third-party coordination where applicable (SaaS providers, patch tooling vendors)
• Escalate and drive resolution of risks that threaten project or patch timelines

Required Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2+ years managing software development projects
• Demonstrated experience managing patch management or vulnerability remediation programs
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and change management processes
• Familiarity with patch management tools (e.g., SCCM/MECM, WSUS, Ansible, Tanium, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar)
• Working knowledge of vulnerability scoring (CVSS) and CVE prioritization
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or similar)
• Excellent stakeholder communication, risk management, and organizational skills