Project Manager

HCLTech; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead software development initiatives and coordinate patch and vulnerability management programs. The role requires bridging technical understanding with strong execution to ensure timely releases, updates, and security patches with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering software projects using Agile/Scrum or hybrid methods, managing SDLC scope and budgets, coordinating across DevOps, QA, and product owners, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

Change management

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

Ansible

Tanium

Qualys

Rapid7

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