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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.

Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading UK IT recruitment agency. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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