Project Risk Specialist

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Location: England Job Type: Permanent Industry: Cyber Security Job reference: KG- DVRISK_1740651865 Posted: about 3 hours ago

Project Risk Specialist - Cyber Programmes

Location:Home based however must be flexible to work on customer sites. The first 12 months will be supporting a Defence project in Wiltshire and will require minimum of 3 days per week onsite. Travel expenses will be covered.
Salary:£60,000 - £70,000
Security Clearance:DV

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Risk Specialist to join a specialist Cyber Security and Information Assurance Consultancy to support their critical cyber programmes within the government and defence sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, providing expert risk management to ensure successful project delivery while safeguarding sensitive systems and infrastructure.

As part of a dedicated project team, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with complex cyber initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring risks are proactively managed, project timelines are maintained, and stakeholders remain well-informed.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks for cyber programmes, aligning with government and defence sector standards. Identify, assess, and prioritise project risks, including those related to cybersecurity, project delivery, compliance, and operational resilience. Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders to develop effective mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Facilitate risk workshops, maintaining detailed risk registers and ensuring regular reviews throughout the project lifecycle. Provide clear and concise risk reporting, including dashboards and summaries for senior leadership and project boards. Ensure risk management processes comply with relevant regulations, policies, and industry best practices. Support the continuous improvement of risk management practices across projects and programmes.

Required Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a Project Risk Specialist, Risk Manager, or similar role within the government or defence sector. Strong understanding of cyber programme risks, including technical, operational, and compliance-related challenges. Familiarity with government risk management frameworks and defence standards. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and recommend practical solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting risk reports to senior audiences. Proficiency with risk management tools and software. Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Professional certification in risk management (e.g., MoR, PMI-RMP, IRM). Experience working with secure or classified projects. Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates will need to hold or be eligible forDV clearance.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

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