Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security

Aviva; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of strategic cyber security projects. You’ll coordinate across business stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party suppliers to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes that meet quality standards.

The role is based in Bristol or Norwich with 50% office attendance, working within Aviva’s Global Cyber Change team. While a cyber security background is desirable, the job suits someone with strong project delivery, governance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale or complex projects.
• Strong stakeholder management across business, technology, and supplier environments.
• Experience managing project governance, reporting, dependencies, risks, and issues within structured delivery frameworks.
• Good understanding of project lifecycles and delivery methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).
• Experience leading virtual teams and coordinating multiple suppliers or delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end delivery of strategic cyber security projects.
• Manage relationships with business stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party suppliers.
• Provide governance, reporting and risk management.
• Work across Norwich, London, Bristol, and York within a global team.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Agile

Waterfall

Vendor coordination

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Cyber Security

18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Starting Salary: c. £60,000 depending on skills and experience

Location: Bristol or Norwich with 50% office attendance

This is a great job for someone who is an experienced Project Manager looking to deliver complex, high-profile change initiatives in a global organisation. You’ll enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, leading delivery across multiple teams and suppliers and driving successful business outcomes.

While a background in Cyber Security is desirable, it is not essential – this role would suit someone with strong project delivery, governance, and stakeholder management experience who is keen to develop their knowledge in this critical and fast-moving area.

A bit about the job:

As part of Aviva’s Global Cyber Change team, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic cyber security projects that help protect our customers, employees, data, and business. Working across a global portfolio, you’ll apply the appropriate project delivery methodologies, governance frameworks, and change practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

You’ll manage relationships with business stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party suppliers, while providing robust governance, reporting, and risk management. Joining a highly motivated and visible team operating across Norwich, London, Bristol, and York, you’ll play a key role in delivering solutions that strengthen Aviva’s cyber resilience and support our broader business objectives.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience delivering medium-to-large scale or complex projects, balancing scope, cost, quality, risk, and timelines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across business, technology, and supplier environments.
• Experience managing project governance, reporting, dependencies, risks, and issues within structured delivery frameworks.
• Good understanding of project lifecycles and delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches.
• Experience leading virtual teams and coordinating multiple suppliers or delivery partners to achieve successful outcomes.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary c. £60,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.)
• Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
• 25 days/29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.