Remote Cybersecurity Project Manager (SC Cleared)

Resillion; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading project management firm based in Manchester is seeking a Cyber Security Project Manager to lead IT Health Check and Penetration Testing engagements. This part-time role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to coordinate multiple technical delivery programs while ensuring security compliance. Candidates must hold current SC clearance and possess relevant experience in cyber security project management. The position offers flexibility with remote work and occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold current SC clearance.
• Experience in regulated sectors such as Public Sector, Nuclear or Critical National Infrastructure is desirable.
• Knowledge of security clearance processes and secure operational working would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery aligned with internal project schedules.
• Manage readiness tasks including security clearances and logistics.
• Facilitate scoping calls with the testing team.
• Provide documentation and guidance for assessment preparation.
• Drive engagement through updates and stakeholder follow-up.
• Escalate delays, risks, or blockers to senior stakeholders.
• Support validation of remediation actions.
• Maintain oversight of concurrent assessments.
• Produce and monitor the annual testing schedule.
• Ensure timely delivery of reports from the testing team.
• Attend weekly reviews for progress discussion.
• Document lessons learned and produce quarterly outputs.
• Conduct engagement debriefing and handover.

Skills

Experience managing cyber, IT or assurance-driven projects

Strong stakeholder and relationship management capability

Ability to coordinate technical delivery across parallel programmes

Understanding of security testing methodologies

Proven scheduling, reporting and documentation capability

Experienced in issue management, escalation and risk control

Strong communication skills and situational awareness

Job description

A leading project management firm based in Manchester is seeking a Cyber Security Project Manager to lead IT Health Check and Penetration Testing engagements. This part-time role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to coordinate multiple technical delivery programs while ensuring security compliance. Candidates must hold current SC clearance and possess relevant experience in cyber security project management. The position offers flexibility with remote work and occasional travel requirements.