Cyber Security Project Coordinator

Role: Cyber Security Project Co-Ordinator

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Remote - With Branch visit when required Warwick

Rate: £350 per day (umbrella)

Our client is seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security Project Co-Ordinator to support the successful delivery of their OT Cyber Programme. This initiative aims to significantly reduce systemic and local cyber risks across the Operational Technology (OT) domain. If you have a knack for project coordination and a passion for cyber security, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring OT Cyber Security projects, ensuring alignment with programme goals and timelines.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes while tracking action items for follow-up.
• Documentation Management: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, risk logs, and change control records, adhering to OT Cyber Programme standards.
• Local Working Instructions (LWIs): draught practical LWIs tailored to operational teams to facilitate the implementation of new OT cyber security capabilities.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Collaborate with stakeholders to develop SOPs that outline consistent processes for managing new cyber security tools.
• Policy Support: Assist in refining management-level policies governing OT cyber security practises, ensuring compliance with governance and regulations.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all documentation meets internal standards and relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443) for audit readiness.
• BAU Handover: Coordinate the documentation needed for a smooth transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU) teams, including operational guides and training materials.
• Version Control: Maintain version control and accessibility of documentation in central repositories with appropriate permissions.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from stakeholders to enhance documentation clarity and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a central contact point for project updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor milestones and deliverables, updating trackers and dashboards to reflect project status.
• Risk Management: Support the identification and tracking of project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Resource Coordination: Assist in scheduling project resources, including workshops and training sessions.
• Change Control Support: Help manage change requests and support impact assessments.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks on deliverables to meet agreed standards.

Experience & Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge: Familiarity with project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile), change management, and documentation standards in regulated environments.
• Experience: Proven track record in supporting complex projects in a cyber security or OT context. Ability to develop structured documentation and manage stakeholder communications effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office tools and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams), with experience in project management tools (MS Project).
• Visual Communication: Capable of creating visual aids (process flows, RACI charts) to support reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, IEC 62443) and an understanding of OT environments and their unique challenges.
• Involvement in structured procurement events and ITT/RFP submissions.

• If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in enhancing cyber resilience and operational maturity, apply today! Join our client in their commitment to safeguarding the OT domain through innovative cyber security solutions.

Application Process:

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