Cyber Security Delivery Manager – Financial Services – Up to £70k + 20% bonus – City of London - Hybrid
Overview:
We are currently partnered with a leading Financial Services organisation who are looking for a Cyber Security Delivery Manager to manage the technical delivery of cyber security projects and contribute to the success of the Cybersecurity program. Key objectives include delivering projects within scope, time, and budget, and supporting the program manager with various program activities, including governance, financial oversight, and steering committee reporting.
Role & Responsibilities:
Translate complex cyber security regulations, industry standards, and best practices into actionable business-aligned cyber security program requirements. Ensure that these requirements are clearly communicated and effectively integrated into the organisation’s cyber security strategies.
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope. This involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and maintaining alignment with organisational goals.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, roadmaps, role matrices, and status reports. Ensure that all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively communicates project progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues. Develop mitigation strategies and ensure that risks and issues are logged, tracked, and escalated as necessary.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget through formal change request processes. Assess the impact of changes and obtain necessary approvals to ensure that all adjustments are effectively controlled and documented.
Engage with senior stakeholders to provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience managing complex, multi-scope projects in the cybersecurity domain.
Expertise in delivering cybersecurity technology projects (e.g., DLP implementation, cyber infrastructure upgrades, cloud monitoring tools).
Broad proficiency in IT security technologies and cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management, Threat Intelligence, Risk Evaluation, Security Assessment/Testing, Incident Management, and Vendor/Cloud product assessment.
Strong analytical skills to solve complex and unusual problems.
Experience as a Technical Delivery Manager within a Cybersecurity team or core Cybersecurity BAU function.
Mastery of Project Delivery Life Cycle (PDLC) controls.
Strong understanding of security assurance practices and security frameworks.
Experience with project and development methodologies, including architecture pattern development, requirements analysis, design review, and project risk assessment.
Experience in supplier and third-party risk management.
Structured project management experience in security-related initiatives.
Familiarity with Cyber/IT Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO-27001, PCI-DSS, EBA-ICT, and FFIEC.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues.
Package:
Up to £70,000 basic salary
Up to 20% discretionary bonus
10% pension contribution
Other Excellent benefits
Hybrid working – 3 days onsite (City of London)
