Senior Cybersecurity Programme Manager

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Job Description

At Experian, our Cyber Fusion Centre (CFC) uses modern technology and a team of elite security professionals to detect and investigate threats worldwide across cybersecurity, insider threat, and physical risk domains.

We are looking for a dynamicSenior CFC Programme Managerto lead programmes that create relevant improvements in security maturity and risk reduction. In this strategic role, you will work with senior CFC leadership to ensure that important programmes are planned and delivered. You will also establish scalable structures and best practices that empower CFC teams to align their efforts with broader organizational goals and contribute to the delivery of our security strategy roadmap.

You will be an experienced programme management professional with a background in cybersecurity or security operations. You will engage partners across all levels of Experian. With experience in data storytelling and process optimization while using insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making. You will excel in environments with multiple partners and be focused on leading change, encouraging collaboration, and delivering impactful results in complex settings.

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class organization and collaborate with a global team of experienced professionals—helping us stay ahead of evolving threats and security challenges.

This is a remote UK position (with expectations of international travel) reporting to Cyber Fusion Center SVP

Main Responsibilities:-

Programme Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead the execution of the CFC's Threat-Informed Defence strategy roadmap, ensuring agreement on organizational goals.
  • Oversee the planning, prioritization, and delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to established processes and standards.
  • Develop programme roadmaps and work plans in collaboration with senior leadership.

Programme & Project Management

  • Establish and maintain programme reporting standards and delivery methodologies.
  • Be the project manager for main projects i.e. those enhancing incident response and security operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement through structured feedback loops and performance metrics.

Partner Engagement & Communication

  • Promote communication between partners, departments, and delivery teams to ensure coordination and agreement.
  • Develop compelling business cases and communicate strategic value through data storytelling and executive reporting.
  • Support change management efforts, including partner engagement, documentation, and training.

Training & Capability Development

  • Design and manage global training programmes and exercises to build team readiness and engagement.
  • Develop team training roadmaps, including onboarding curricula and ongoing capability development.

Process Optimization & Governance

  • Collaborate with partners to define, document, and improve shared processes and services.
  • Champion a data-centric approach to process improvement, applying analytics to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
  • Review and manage material changes to CFC processes, ensuring clarity, understanding and agreement.

Collaboration

  • Build relationships across cybersecurity domains, including threat intelligence, compliance, engineering, and incident response.
  • Facilitate agreement and knowledge sharing across teams to support cohesive operations.

Administrative & Evolving Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for security operations and incident response functions.
  • Remain keen to develop with the needs of the CFC.


Qualifications

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications in project, or portfolio management (e.g., PMP, PgMP)

Experience

  • Demonstrable experience managing large-scale programmes, within technical or cyber focused environments.
  • Experience leading projects and delivering measurable outcomes in different settings.

Technical Knowledge

  • Experience with cybersecurity technologies and industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and COBIT.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

Strategic Knowledge

  • Experience with data-driven decision-making and process improvement.
  • Experience simplifying complex scenarios into concise updates and applicable plans.

Technology

  • Proficient in collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365.
  • Experience with data visualization and reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau.



Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

  • Flexible work environment, working hybrid or in the office if you prefer.
  • Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
  • Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
  • 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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