Project Manager – Cyber Security

Franklin Fitch; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Enterprise projects exposure

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the PMO of a growing technology services organisation. You will lead end-to-end project delivery across networking, cyber security and managed IT services.

The role requires five years+ of delivery experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced technical environment with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of project management experience in networking, telecoms, cyber-security, infrastructure or managed services.
• Experience delivering projects through full lifecycle from concept to handover.
• Strong customer & stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and document project scope clearly.
• Produce detailed project plans and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Break complex requirements into manageable workstreams.
• Support bid management and contribute to bid responses.
• Plan all stages of project delivery and establish governance.
• Manage budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Report progress and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project handling

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner or comparable certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Essential experience

• 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
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• 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
• Hybrid working
• 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