Project Manager – Cyber Security

Franklin Fitch; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to complex projects

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Management Office of a growing technology services organisation. You will manage the complete project lifecycle from requirements gathering and scoping through to implementation and handover into Support, Managed Services and Security Operations.

Working with customers, internal teams, suppliers and external partners, you will own multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to required quality

Qualifications

• At least five years’ project management experience in networking, telecommunications, cyber-security, infrastructure or managed IT services.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and document project scope.
• Produce detailed project plans and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Manage multiple projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers.
• Establish governance and control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce reports on progress, milestones and risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget and risk management

Communication

Delivery lifecycle

Leadership

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Management Office of a growing technology services organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven Project Manager with at least five years’ experience delivering projects within networking, telecommunications, cyber security or managed IT services.

You will manage the complete project lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering and project scoping through to implementation, customer acceptance and handover into Support, Managed Services and Security Operations teams.

The role

Working closely with customers, internal technical teams, commercial stakeholders, suppliers and external partners, you will take ownership of multiple projects and ensure they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Projects may range from initial proofs of concept through to complex, multi-phase and multi-site technology deployments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Gathering requirements and clearly documenting project scope
• Producing detailed project plans and Work Breakdown Structures
• Breaking complex requirements into manageable workstreams
• Supporting bid management and contributing to bid responses
• Planning all stages of project delivery
• Establishing appropriate project governance and controls
• Producing and maintaining project documentation, reporting and tooling
• Identifying, analysing and managing project risks
• Managing project budgets, resources, dependencies and timelines
• Controlling scope and managing change requests effectively
• Resolving project issues and maintaining clear ownership of actions
• Developing effective stakeholder and communication plans
• Coordinating technical, commercial and operational teams
• Managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners
• Reporting on project progress, performance and key milestones
• Finding practical solutions to complex delivery challenges
• Managing stakeholders at all levels throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensuring a smooth transition into support and managed service environments

About you

You will be an organised, commercially aware and detail-focused Project Manager who is comfortable taking ownership and working in a fast-paced technical environment.

You should be confident communicating with customers, technical specialists, senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers. You will also be able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm, professional and focused on successful outcomes.

• At least five years’ project management experience in a relevant environment
• Previous experience delivering networking, telecommunications, cyber-security, infrastructure or managed service projects
• Experience managing projects throughout the complete delivery lifecycle
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong influencing, negotiation and leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• A structured and methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or a comparable project management qualification
• A degree or equivalent professional experience would be beneficial

What’s on offer?

You will join a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside experienced sales, technical, project and operational professionals.

The position offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to complex networking and cyber-security projects
• Opportunities to work with enterprise customers and leading technologies
• A collaborative environment where you can take ownership and make a visible impact
• Continued professional development and career progression