Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful cyber security projects within the dynamic financial services sector, with a competitive day rate of up to £700. You'll thrive here if you possess strong project management skills in cyber security and financial services, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and are looking for a role with significant strategic influence and professional development. Apply now to leverage your expertise and drive critical security initiatives forward in a reputable organization.
Quick overview
Job description
We're hiring a delivery-focused Project Manager to lead key cyber security initiatives within a highly regulated financial services environment.
You'll own end-to-end delivery of strategic security programmes, including privileged access management (CyberArk), Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and a penetration testing programme, while keeping everything aligned to regulatory requirements, risk frameworks and information security standards.
What you'll do:
- Lead cyber security projects across multiple workstreams, aligned to business objectives and governance standards
- Build and manage project plans covering scope, timelines, budget, resources and dependencies
- Work with technology, security, risk, compliance and business teams, plus third-party vendors
- Track progress, flag risks and issues early, and manage mitigation and escalation
- Maintain governance artefacts: RAID logs, status reports, budget forecasts and steering committee materials
- Oversee testing, validation, deployment and handover to support
- Report clearly to stakeholders and senior management
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years' project management experience in financial services
- Solid grounding in cyber security principles, risk management and financial services regulation
- Strong stakeholder management at all levels
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology vendors
- Confident with MS Project, JIRA and Confluence
- PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent certification
Nice to have:
- Delivery experience with CyberArk and/or CLM
- Experience running penetration testing programmes
Details:
- Up to 700 P/D - Inside IR 35
- 6-Month initial contract
- Hybrid position in London
A great opportunity to take a central role in strengthening a major financial institution's cyber security capabilities and regulatory compliance posture.
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