Cyber Programme Manager

QE Services IT Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

QE Services IT Recruitment is seeking a Cyber Programme Manager for a contract position based in Midrand to lead strategic cybersecurity initiatives. The role involves translating objectives into executable roadmaps, establishing governance, and coordinating cross-functional delivery across Cybersecurity, IT, Digital and Networks.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of programme leadership experience, familiarity with governance, risk management, KPI tracking and senior stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience leading complex programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Experience delivering outcomes across large, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience working across multi-country or geographically dispersed environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of cybersecurity programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, executable roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Establish and maintain programme governance, delivery standards, reporting and assurance processes.
• Manage consolidated programme roadmaps, including milestones, dependencies, risks and interrelationships across workstreams.
• Provide programme and project management support to strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and outcomes.
• Coordinate communications, executive reporting, governance forums and escalations.
• Monitor programme risks, issues and actions, ensuring mitigation and timely resolution.
• Track and report on programme outcomes, benefits, KPIs and value delivery.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, resource planning and investment tracking.

Skills

Programme Management

Project Management

Cybersecurity Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Delivery Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cyber Security or related

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

My client based in Midrand is currently looking for a Cyber Programme Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

IT / FINANCE

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of cybersecurity programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, executable roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Establish and maintain programme governance, delivery standards, reporting and assurance processes.
• Manage consolidated programme roadmaps, including milestones, dependencies, risks and interrelationships across workstreams.
• Provide programme and project management support to strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and agreed outcomes.
• Act as a central point of coordination for programme communications, executive reporting, governance forums and escalations.
• Monitor programme risks, issues and actions, ensuring appropriate mitigation and timely resolution.
• Track and report on programme outcomes, benefits, KPIs and value delivery.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, resource planning and investment tracking where required.
• Drive continuous improvement through programme management best practices, standardised tools, reporting automation and lessons learned.
• Coordinate collaboration between Cybersecurity, Technology, Digital, IT, Networks and other relevant teams.
• Support the coordination of urgent strategic priorities, including situations requiring cross-functional response and escalation management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to delivery teams, promoting accountability, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3-year degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
• A Project Management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 would be advantageous.
• Alternatively, a Business degree with Project Management would be advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years' experience leading complex programmes and strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering outcomes across large, multi-stakeholder and cross-functional environments.
• Experience working across multi-country or geographically dispersed environments would be advantageous.
• Strong experience in programme governance, risk management, dependency management, KPI tracking and benefits realisation.
• Experience reporting to and engaging with senior/executive stakeholders.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management and technology environments.

Competencies

• Programme & Project Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management
• Programme Governance & Assurance
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Executive Communication & Reporting
• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
• Benefits & Performance Management
• Financial & Resource Planning
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Strong Organisational & Planning Skills
• Problem-solving & Decision-making
• Ability to influence and coordinate senior stakeholders without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities and deadlines
• Strong focus on delivery, accountability and continuous improvement

Desired Skills

• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Cybersecurity Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Dependency Management
• Reporting & Documentation