Senior Cyber Security Project Manager

DXC Technology; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Project Manager to manage complex projects within their Security team. The role involves leading project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project delivery within scope and budget. Candidates must have a deep understanding of project management methodologies and experience in managing security projects. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with eligibility for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience managing security projects within the IT industry.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work efforts of multi-function project teams.
• Manage projects ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

PMI or Prince2 (Practitioner) qualification

Job description

Job Description:

DXC cultivates a work environment that attracts and retains some of the most skilled talent in today's workplace. With a strategic focus on our people and our customers, we are committed to doing what's best for both. That's why we're creating a workplace where employees seize change as an opportunity to accelerate their careers and amplify customer success.

We are motivated to learn and succeed together—to build our future and get things done.

Your career is about what you want to be and achieve. It's about bringing your skills, curiosity, creativity, and your true self to your work.

Due to continued growth, DXC Technology has a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Cyber Security Project Manager to join our Security team. The role involves managing complex cyber security projects requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. The individual will lead and provide expertise to project teams, participate in cross-functional initiatives, and mentor junior staff. They must be able to exercise significant independent judgment and represent the organization externally. Experience managing multiple projects for different clients and knowledge of Project Management methodologies are essential. Eligibility for SC clearance is also required.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and integrate work efforts of large, multi-function, multi-vendor project teams across multiple regions/countries.
• Manage projects with aggressive deadlines, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Articulate DXC Security's POV and understand Cyber Security at a generalist level.
• Identify and manage escalations effectively.
• Mentor and train junior project managers.

Define and Develop:

• Ensure proper handover from Sales and Solutioning.
• Define project scope, plan, budget, and schedule.
• Build and manage project financial models.

Manage:

• Manage project team activities, resources, and client relationships.
• Control costs, scope, risks, and changes.
• Deliver quality standards and manage project financials including P&L.

Reporting:

• Monitor and report project progress, commercials, and status to stakeholders.

Communication:

• Coordinate project activities and ensure clear understanding of milestones and targets.

Business Development:

• Identify and develop new client opportunities.
• Support opportunity qualification and assessment.
• Act as opportunity manager for medium to high-risk deals.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Project Management Methodologies.
• PMI or Prince2 (Practitioner) qualification.
• Experience managing security projects within the IT industry.
• Core skills in Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, and Delivery Assurance.
• Strong stakeholder management and cybersecurity project experience.

Skills / Behaviors:

• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and risk management skills.

At DXC Technology, we prioritize in-person collaboration with flexibility to support wellbeing and productivity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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