Project Manager - Cyber Security

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Cyber Security Project Manager to lead high-impact security initiatives. The role involves managing complex projects across cloud and on-prem environments, focusing on risk management and delivery of business benefits. Candidates should have proven experience in delivering cybersecurity projects, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a contract of 6 months with the possibility to extend.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity projects and managing complex, multi-stream programmes.
• Strong background in risk, issue, and escalation management.
• Experience integrating security in M&A activities, including OT risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, including remediation and risk mitigation.
• Manage internal and vendor resources, ensuring clear communication.
• Produce timely and accurate project status reports.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk management

Communication

Team management

Jira

Education

PMP certification

Agile/Scrum Master certification

CompTIA Security+

CISSP certification

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26.08.2025

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Job Description:

Join a leading semiconductor company as a Cyber Security Project Manager!

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for cybersecurity? This is your opportunity to lead high-impact security initiatives within a global technology leader. You'll work across teams to deliver complex projects that strengthen our security posture and support our business growth.

Job Overview

We’re looking for a confident and capable Cyber Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of security-focused projects across cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, driving remediation efforts, and ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards.

• Contract Length: 6 months (with visibility to extend)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, including remediation and risk mitigation.
• Manage internal and vendor resources, ensuring clear communication and escalation paths.
• Coordinate geographically distributed teams and collaborate with scrum masters and tower leads.
• Ensure delivery of business benefits by validating business cases, financials, and risk assumptions.
• Produce timely and accurate project status reports and “route to green” updates.
• Identify and escalate project blockers, risks, and issues effectively.
• Facilitate workshops and ensure alignment with Arm’s change management and CAB processes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity projects and managing complex, multi-stream programmes.
• Strong background in risk, issue, and escalation management.
• Solid experience using Jira for project planning and tracking.
• Familiarity with EDR, email security, GRC, and cloud security controls across multiple cloud platforms.
• Experience integrating security in M&A activities, including OT risk and compliance.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, Agile/Scrum Master, CompTIA Security+, CISSP.