Security Project Manager - Assurance
Cyber security project manager required for FTSE 100 organisation. This role will focus on strengthening technical control assurance, security hygiene, and cyber resilience by implementing continuous assurance mechanisms, improving vulnerability and patch oversight, and expanding Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) capabilities.
You will lead projects from mobilisation through to business-as-usual transition, working with cyber security, technology, and business stakeholders across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of projects across the Technology Assurance workstream
- Define project scope, plans, milestones, and success criteria
- Manage governance processes and prepare updates for programme leadership and steering committees
- Track project progress, risks, and dependencies
- Manage stakeholder engagement across cyber, technology, and operational teams
- Maintain RAID logs and manage project risks
- Lead cross-functional delivery teams and manage vendor relationships
- Manage project budgets and provide financial forecasts
- Support change management and ensure adoption of new capabilities
- Transition delivered services into business-as-usual operations
Key Focus Areas
- Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM)
- Technical control testing and assurance
- Security hygiene improvement initiatives
- Vulnerability and patch management oversight
- Security metrics and performance reporting
Experience Required
Essential
- Experience delivering cyber security or technical assurance programmes
- Strong project or programme delivery experience
- Experience managing complex projects across distributed teams
- Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, etc.)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience delivering CCM, vulnerability management, or security assurance initiatives
- Experience working in federated organisations or consultancy environments
- Certifications such as PMP, MSP, CISSP or CISM