Contract Cybersecurity Project Manager

Cybersecurity Project Delivery Manager (Contract)
Location: London (Currently 2 days a week in the office, but likely to revert to 5 days p/w in a few months time, following completion of a refurb)

Rate: Rate TBC
Contract Length: 6 months+
Start: ASAP

Deerfoot IT Recruitment is assisting a prestigious financial services organisation in the search for a Contract Cybersecurity Project Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of multiple security projects across both banking and securities functions.

This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced cybersecurity programme, ideal for a highly organised and technically informed delivery professional who can manage end-to-end project execution while liaising with senior stakeholders and technical teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the full delivery lifecycle of cybersecurity initiatives - from scope and planning through to implementation and reporting.

Translating regulatory and security requirements into practical, business-aligned project outcomes.

Coordinating project documentation including roadmaps, risk logs, schedules, change requests, and stakeholder reports.

Providing oversight and technical input into security tooling, remediation, and audit-related activities.

Operating under a dual-hat arrangement, delivering projects across both banking and securities domains.

Candidate profile:

Strong experience delivering cybersecurity or technology projects in large-scale, regulated environments.

Familiarity with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, FFIEC, or EBA ICT.

Solid understanding of audit and risk remediation processes.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

A background in managing multiple complex, high-impact workstreams.

Japanese language skills are advantageous but not essential.

If you're a contract Delivery Manager or Project Manager with a passion for cybersecurity and proven success in high-pressure environments, we'd love to hear from you.

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