Project Manager - Cyber Security

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company seeks a Cyber Security Project Manager to drive security initiatives. The role involves managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects that enhance security posture. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity project management and relevant certifications. This hybrid position allows for flexibility while ensuring strategic alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex cybersecurity projects.
• Experience in risk, issue, and escalation management.
• Strong background with cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects.
• Manage internal and vendor resources.
• Ensure delivery of business benefits through project oversight.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Communication

Education

PMP Certification

Agile/Scrum Master Certification

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

Tools

Jira

Job description

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 Details

• Contract Length: 6 months (with visibility to extend)
• Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 2 days per week on-site)
• Day Rate: £700 per day (inside IR35)

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.
• certifications: PMP, Agile/Scrum Master, CompTIA Security+, CISSP.

Start Date: ASAP