Security Consulting Delivery Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Security Consulting Delivery Manager. The successful candidate will oversee project management, client engagement, and team leadership while ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal applicant has over 5 years of security consulting experience, with strong project management and interpersonal skills. This hybrid role offers opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security consulting.
• At least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in writing security schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of security consulting projects.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Lead and mentor a team of security consultants.
• Implement quality assurance processes.

Skills

Project Management

Security Principles

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CISSP

CISM

PMP

Job description

The team you'll be working with:
Security Consulting Delivery Manager

Location: London - Hybrid Variable

Overview of role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Consulting Delivery Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of security consulting services to our clients, ensuring the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. This role requires a deep understanding of security principles, excellent project management skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of security consultants.

What you'll be doing:
What you'll be doing:

Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of security consulting projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, ensuring their needs are met, and supporting fair and robust dialogue.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality security consulting services by implementing best practices and continuous improvement processes.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with security consulting projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
Business Development: Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and participating in client presentations.
Schedule Management: Develop and manage complex security schedules and managed security service schedules, ensuring they align with client requirements and project timelines.
Change Management: Implement and oversee change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to ongoing projects.
Scope Management: Define and manage project scope, ensuring all deliverables are clearly outlined and agreed upon with clients.
Contractual Negotiations: Lead contractual negotiations with clients, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for both parties.
What experience you'll bring:
What you'll bring:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in security consulting, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. Experience in writing complex security schedules and managed security service schedules is essential. Must have managed at least 2 multi-million, multi-year security transformation programmes.
Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP are highly desirable.
Skills:
Strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies.
Excellent project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Strong change management, scope management, and contractual negotiation skills.
Ability to obtain UK SC clearance.