Programme Manager - Cybersecurity

IT Recruitment Solutions
Edinburgh
5 days ago
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Programme Manager - Cybersecurity

Programme Manager - Cybersecurity

£85k - £100K


Programme Manager specialising in Cybersecurity / InfoSec is required by a large well-known company, to lead and manage a programme of IT Security transformation projects, driving delivery excellence and leading a team of project managers.


Working cross-functionally with stakeholders across IT and the business, you will oversee the successful delivery of complex IT projects from initiation through to deployment, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder satisfaction, and adherence to time, budget, and scope.


As the Programme Manager (Cybersecurity) working closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will create the roadmap, implement strategy, and lead a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Analysts in planning and delivering a programme of Cyber Security / InfoSec projects across the business.


Expected Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years in senior project/programme management roles, with demonstrable experience of delivering large IT transformation projects.
  • Experience in managing large-scale IT programmes in theCybersecurity / Infosecspace.
  • Strong experience in end-to-end programme management; created the roadmap, implemented strategies, through to delivery.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
  • Experience managing large budgets of £Millions, schedules, scope, and third-party vendors across a programme.
  • Strong skills in managing cross-functional teams, senior management a C-suite level executives across IT and business teams.
  • Confident working in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
  • PMP, Prince2, or equivalent; Agile qualification or experience desirable.


This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape programme delivery across a business-critical portfolio. They are offering a salary of £85,000 - £100,000 plus benefits, and hybrid working with 1-2 days in their Worthing office.

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